Woodpecker Six
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Woodpecker Six - Central City, IA, November 14, 2026
Woodpecker Six is a six hour trail endurance run held in Linn County Pinicon Ridge Park on November 14, 2026. The race is organized by LoKeyz Trail Runners and uses a looped woodland trail inside the park's 966 acres. The course is a roughly 1.2 mile loop with two large climbs, multiple sets of stairs, and about 215 feet of elevation gain per loop.
Course direction changes every two hours so participants run the trail in both directions during the event. The format allows run or walk laps as desired; total distance depends on how many loops each participant completes. Special awards are given to runners who complete 24 loops or more.
Aid support is provided at the start/finish area with hot aid station foods and warm and cold beverages. A long sleeve race shirt is included for registered entrants; the deadline to guarantee a shirt is noted in event materials. Woodpecker Lodge offers heated indoor space for runner drop bags, and there is outdoor space for canopies and staging.
The event proceeds in rain or snow. Pets and strollers are not permitted. Any additional event funds are designated for trail improvements at Pinicon Ridge Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
