Iron X
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About the race
Iron X is an extreme ironing event held in Auburn, CA that combines a run on part of the historic Western States Trail with ironing at multiple landmark locations. The event distance is a half marathon and is organized by Skybreaker Racing.
Participants, called ironists, must wear a button-up or snap-up shirt during the event, remove it, iron it, and put it back on at each specified location; a second shirt may be worn underneath. Eight ironing locations are used, including a foundation at Robie Point, a river spot south of No Hands Bridge, the Foresthill Bridge area, vehicle remains for the Dead Car Iron, a statue and train car site on Lincoln Avenue, the Clock Tower on Lincoln Way, the historic courthouse parking lot, and the Claude Chana statue at Park and Washington.
Each ironist must carry their own ironing board, iron, fuel, and water. Battery-powered irons are required. Boards must be at least 3 feet 3 inches long and 11 inches wide with full-length legs. The ironing face must measure at least 4 1/2 by 9 inches. No muling is allowed.
Proof of completion requires submission of an activity link and geo-tagged photos or videos showing the ironist, the iron, the board, and the location at each stop. Failure to provide required evidence or to complete a specified iron incurs a 10 minute penalty per location. In 2027 aid and crew access are allowed at the Foresthill Bridge and the Statue and Train Car locations, with a moving drop bag permitted for those spots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
