Death by 5k Waterloo 2027 — Waterloo, IA

Date
May 15, 2027
Location
Waterloo, IA
Venue
3659 Wyth Road
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$155.00 – $165.00
Events
24 Hour Challenge
Includes
T-Shirt
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Death by 5K Waterloo is a 50K ultramarathon running event held in Waterloo, Iowa on May 16, 2026. The race starts at 8:00 AM from the venue at 3659 Wyth Road. Entry fees range from $150 to $160. This ultra distance demands significant training and preparation, making it suitable for runners with experience in longer endurance events. Athletes traveling to Waterloo for this event should plan their accommodation well in advance, as ultra participants often arrive a day or two early to acclimate and prepare for the demanding 50K distance ahead.

From the Race Organizer
Death by 5k is coming back to Waterloo for year 4! Think you have what it takes to finish the Death by 5k challenge? Taking place at beautiful George Wyth State Park, Death by 5k requires participants to run (or walk) ten 5ks over 24 hours, starting each 5k 2.5 hours apart. (8 am, 1030 am, 1 pm, 330 pm, 6 pm, 830 pm, 11 pm, 130 am, 4 am, 630 am) Race HQ will be the Canfield Shelter and the course will be an out and back on the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail (paved) There will be 5 meals, each including hot food, served over the course of the event. Meal times will be 830a, 130p, 630p, 1130p, and 420a. There will also be plenty of snack food and drinks available throughout the event. You will not go hungry or thirsty at a RunStrong Event Participants can spend time between 5ks in a camping tent, hammock, under a pop up tent, or in their vehicles. Participants will receive an event shirt, along with other event swag. Finishers will receive one of the coveted handmade finisher's coffin. Initial registration will be limited to 150 participants. After that, a waitlist will be opened. Additional participants may be selected if slots are opened.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Death by 5k Waterloo 2027 — Waterloo, IA?

Death by 5k Waterloo 2027 — Waterloo, IA takes place on May 15, 2027. The race is held in Waterloo, Iowa.

Where is Death by 5k Waterloo 2027 — Waterloo, IA held?

Death by 5k Waterloo 2027 — Waterloo, IA is held at 3659 Wyth Road in Waterloo, Iowa.

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