Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

The Hitchcock Experience

Trail Running covering 21.1 km to 160.9 km with up to 5,470 m D+ in Honey Creek (Iowa, United States)

LocationHoney Creek, Iowa, United StatesShow on map(41.4305° N, 95.8664° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +5,470 m

The Hitchcock Experience is an endurance sporting event in Honey Creek, Iowa, US focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Night Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including The Hitchcock Experience 100 Mile (160.93 km, +751 m D+), 101 Km (101 km, +5,470 m D+), 50 Mile (80.47 km, +2,740 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +802 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (goatz.org).

Official website
The Hitchcock Experience in Honey Creek (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeNight RunPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
The Hitchcock Experience 100 MileTrail Running160.93 km+751 m1,150 m - 1,638 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
101 KmTrail Running101 km+5,470 m1,153 m - 4,709 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
50 MileTrail Running80.47 km+2,740 m1,156 m - 2,937 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonTrail Running21.1 km+802 m1,159 m - 1,680 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160.93 km
Elevation gain
+751 m D+
Elevation loss
-638 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 1,638 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
160.93 km+751 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS41.4306° N, 95.8664° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,638 m above sea level (+751 m D+, -638 m D-)

Peak: 1,638 m·at 72.2 km·Ø 0.9 %
1,150 m1,313 m1,475 m1,638 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.7 km160.9 km1,638 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Hitchcock Experience take place?

The Hitchcock Experience takes place in Honey Creek, Iowa, US (start area at coordinates 41.4305° N, 95.8664° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at The Hitchcock Experience?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including The Hitchcock Experience 100 Mile (160.93 km, +751 m D+), 101 Km (101 km, +5,470 m D+), 50 Mile (80.47 km, +2,740 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +802 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Hitchcock Experience?

The main competition (The Hitchcock Experience 100 Mile over 160.93 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +751 m of elevation gain and -638 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 1,638 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The Hitchcock Experience?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (goatz.org).