Name: Trestle Tap 9K
Start: 2027-08-28
End: 2027-08-28
Location: Woodward

About the Event

Ready to tackle the trestle? Join us on Saturday, August 28th for the annual Trestle Tap 9K! We’re racing from Woodward to Madrid across one of the most iconic bridges in Iowa, and we're celebrating the finish line the right way—with cold beers from two wonderful, local breweries and great company! Runners will start from Whilstlin' Donkey in Woodward and finish at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid . Each year this race will reverse directions, allowing for a unique experience each time!

Whether you're looking to crush a late-summer PR or you're just here for the post-race party and the views, this point-to-point 9K is the perfect excuse to get moving.

📅 When: Saturday, August 28th
📍 The Route: Woodward Whilstlin' Donkey (Across the High Trestle Trail Bridge) ➔ to Madrid (Flat Tire Lounge)
🏁 The Reward: An epic finish line party, custom race gear, and plenty of cold brews.

Grab your running crew, lace up your shoes, and secure your spot today. Space is limited, and you won’t want to miss this party on the trail!

Shuttles will be returning athletes to Whistlin' Donkey from Flat Tire Lounge after the race.

Packet Pickup Times & Locations:

Thursday 8/27 - Fitness Sports-Ames; 410 5th St
12pm-5:30pm

Friday 8/28 - Fitness Sports-Ankeny; 604 SW 3rd St
12pm-5:30pm

Saturday 8/29 near Whistlin' Donkey in Woodward
5:00-6:00pm

Races Offered

Trestle Tap 9K

Aug 28, 2027

straighten

Distance — 9K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

18:30

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Woodward.

thermostat Temperature

18.4° / 27.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.6° / 28.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 34m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:24

nightlight Sunset

20:12

About Woodward

Learn more about the host city, Woodward.

Woodward is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,346 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Woodward is also home to the Woodward-Granger Community School District's middle school and high school, the elementary school being located in Granger.