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Event Update

Course Status Dashboard (Lightning Delays)

Last Update: 5/5/2026: 3:00 PM CST

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Course Status (Lightning Delays)

Use the below chart in the event of Lightning Delays on the Course:

  1. Get all runners into the team vehicle as soon as possible. No new runners.
  2. Paused stages due to lightning will re-open 30 minutes after the last lightning strike in the area.
  3. For every 30 minutes of lightning delay, drive ahead (skip) one Exchange Point.
  4. Resume running when stages re-open after the lighnting delay.
  5. Keep accurate track of where where and when you stopped and resumed running on your Team Time Card in your Race Day Guide.
  6. Turn-in one completed Team Time Card to the Information Tent at the Finish Line.
Stage Stage Status Stage Notes
Start Line / Stage 1 – Jefferson Open
Stage 2 – Winkleman’s Switch Open
Stage 3 – Cooper Open
Stage 4 – Herndon Open
Stage 5 – Yale Open
Stage 6 – 190th Street Open
Stage 7 – Panora Open
Stage 8 – Linden Open
Stage 9 – Redfield Open
Stage 10 – Kennedy Station Open
Adel – (Time Out) Open
Stage 11 – Ortonville (Time In) Open
Stage 12 – Waukee Open
Stage 13 – Walnut Hills Elementary Open
Des Moines Christian School – (Time Out) Open
Stage 14 – Clive Aquatic Center (Time In) Open
Stage 15 – Windsor Heights Open
Stage 16 – Ashworth Park Open
Stage 17 – Gray’s Lake Open
Team Finish / Market Street Open
After Party – Twisted Vine Brewery Open

Definitions:

Open: Stages labeled as open can operate normally. New runners may begin these stages.

All Runners Through: All runners have passed this stage.

Paused: Paused stages are closed to new runners until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike in the area. Runners currently on the course when a pause is enacted should be collected when and where possible and all participants should seek shelter in their team vehicle. Stage pauses and re-openings will be communicated via text messages to participants and also possibly via social media.  For every 30 minutes of lightning delay, please drive ahead one Exchange Point.

Cancelled: Stage is cancelled due to weather. Check this page for updates.