09/10/2025
PCTR participants, it’s race week!
Thank you for joining us and being a part of the trail running community. Here’s everything you need to know for a successful race.
First and foremost, safety and health to all participants, volunteers and spectators.
Please read through the 2025 Participant Packet (which includes directions to the park): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_0hzEDryn2Ii-fLi0UZ-DumJCJLLEst/view
**The participant packet contains the course description (counterclockwise route this year).
**Bring your own hydration device – no cups are provided on the course.
**Tailwind available at all aid stations.
Packet pickup is at Soko Outfitters on 41 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday night.
**The last chance to register or change your event distance is at packet pickup.
**No changes on race day.
**No race day registration.
**You must complete all loops for the event you register in to be considered a finisher.
**Race-day packet/chip pickup is from 6:30-7:30am.
**We will be using ankle timing straps again this year which must be picked up race morning.
Start times are 7:30am for 45K/30K and 8:00am for 15K.
**Arrive early – and do NOT park on the grass!
**There is a large grass field adjacent to start/finish for parking (see participant packet for instructions).
**There will be a drop-bag location at the start/finish aid station – you are also welcome to set up spectator tents, etc.
Last-minute updates:
**Check this page for updates
**We’ll also post updates to our website: http://pleasantcreektr.com/
Have a great time, and remember: Be pleasant!
Race directors: Doug Fishwild, Mark Powers, & Mariah Tang
Thank you to our amazing volunteers and our sponsors!
• DNR
• Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club
• SOKO Outfitters
• Nerdwood by Aaron
• Vondra Law Office
• Palo Savings Bank
• Altra Running
• Iowa Running Company
• Regina Malaska
• Culligan
• Roy’s Hometown Grocery
• Big Grove Brewery and Iowa Beverage
• Hy-Vee
• Eduskate
• Cedar River Garden
• Whiskey River
• Raining Rose
• Farrell's
• Lucky’s Bar
• Kepros Physical Therapy
45K, 30K or 15K - the course consists primarily of dirt and grass equestrian trails with rolling hills. Member of the "No Cost Trail Series".
