Scott Sterrett Memorial Races

Scott Sterrett Memorial Races are held in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on November 7, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles) and the half marathon relay set off together at 7:30 a.m., with the 10K following at 7:35 and the 5K at 7:40, which keeps the whole morning compact.

Road runners have a clear choice to make here. The individual half suits a first attempt at the distance or a late-season push at your personal best, and it rewards a 12- to 16-week build in which the long run climbs steadily and one session a week sits at goal effort. If you are not ready to cover 13.1 miles alone, the relay splits the same course between teammates and makes a good stepping stone. The staggered starts mean the shorter races share the finish area with the half, so expect to run the closing stretch alongside people covering very different distances.