The Stu 2026 — Mason City, IA

Date
May 23, 2026
Location
Mason City, IA
Venue
Mason City Family Aquatic Center, 933 Birch Drive
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Events
4 mile run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Saturday, May 23, 2026 8am start from Mason City Aquatic Center. 4 mile run/walk race on paved streets. Chip timed. Part of the North Iowa Band Festival celebration. Medals given to top 3 places in each age/gender division, with a trophy to overall male and overall female winner. Age divisions: 8 and Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over. Registrations after May 17 are NOT guaranteed a shirt. PACKET PICK UP FRIDAY, MAY 22nd, AT MASON CITY AQUATIC CENTER, FROM 5-7PM.

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Mason City, IA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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