Timber City Adventure Race- Kayak or Canoe/Bike/Run
About this race
The Timber City Adventure Race is an exciting annual outdoor event held in Maquoketa, Iowa, combining athletic challenge with the natural beauty of Jackson County. Participants can compete individually or as part of a team, taking on a multi‑sport course that features canoeing or kayaking, biking, and running.
Two Race Options
To welcome both seasoned racers and newcomers, the Timber City Adventure Race offers two different race distances:
Timber City Adventure Race (Full Course)
Participants begin on the Maquoketa River with an 11‑mile canoe or kayak paddle, winding beneath towering limestone bluffs and through peaceful valleys. Racers then transition to a 12‑mile bike ride, starting with a challenging incline before continuing through scenic countryside. The race finishes with a 5K run through Maquoketa’s trails and downtown, concluding on Main Street.
Timber City Adventure Express
Looking for a shorter but equally fun challenge? The Adventure Express offers a condensed version of the race, featuring a 3‑mile paddle, a 6‑mile bike ride, and a 5K run—perfect for first‑time racers or those wanting a faster‑paced experience.
Event Details
Date: June 27, 2026
Location: Starts and finishes in Maquoketa, Iowa
Disciplines: Canoe or kayak, bike, and run
Whether you’re pushing your limits or trying an adventure race for the first time, the Timber City Adventure Race delivers a day of competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable outdoor fun. Paddle the river, pedal the hills, and run through town—it’s an adventure that’s uniquely Maquoketa.
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Timber City Adventure Individual. . .Competitive Division
This is for the competitive division only. If you are an individual interested in racing in the recreational division. Register under the "Individual Recreational Division" Link
Timber City Adventure. 2 Person Team- Competitive Division-. All MEN
This is for the competitive division of an all-men's team only. If you are a 2 person Team interested in racing in the recreational division. Register under the "2-Person Recreational Division" Link
Timber City Adventure. 2 Person Team- Competitive Division. . All WOMEN
This is for the competitive division of an all-women's team only. If you are a 2 person Team interested in racing in the recreational division. Register under the "2- Person Recreational Division" Link.
Timber City Adventure. 2 Person Team- Competitive Division. MIXED
This is for the competitive division of a mixed team only. If you are a 2 person Team interested in racing in the recreational division. Register under the "2-Person Recreational Division" Link
Timber City Adventure Individual. . Recreational Division.
This is for the recreational division only. If you are an individual interested in racing in the competitive division. Register under the "Individual Competitive Division" Link
Timber City Adventure . 2 Person Team- Recreational Division.
This is for the recreational division only. If you are a 2-person interested in racing in the competitive division. Register under the "2-Person Competitive Division" Link based on your team type- All Male, All Female, or Mixed.
Timber City Adventure. 3/4 Person Team- Recreational Division
This is for the recreational division only. We are not offering a 3/4 person team in the competitive division.
Timber City Adventure EXPRESS Individual Recreational
This is for the EXPRESS route Recreational division which is a shortened route of 3 mile paddle, 6 mile bike, and 5k. We are not offering a competitive division for the EXPRESS route.
Timber City Adventure EXPRESS 2 Person Team Recreational
This is for the EXPRESS route Recreational division which is a shortened route of 3 mile paddle, 6mile bike, and 5k. We are not offering a competitive division for the EXPRESS route.
Timber City Adventure EXPRESS 3-4 Person Team Recreational
This is for the EXPRESS route Recreational division which is a shortened route of 3 mile paddle , 6 mile bike, and 5k. We are not offering a competitive division for the EXPRESS route.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Maquoketa, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:28 AM and sets at 8:42 PM local time (CDT) in Maquoketa on June 27, 2026 — 15h 13m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — Timber City Adventure Race- Kayak or Canoe/Bike/Run
56 finishers across 10 distances · leading places in the Timber City Adventure Individual. . .Competitive Division
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carol Windmiller | 3:03:10 | 7:20 /mi |
| 1 | Pete Schaefer | 2:47:05 | 6:41 /mi |
| 2 | WILLIAM SINDELAR | 2:51:34 | 6:52 /mi |
| 2 | Lori Sindelar | 3:28:43 | 8:21 /mi |
| 3 | Matt Rolling | 2:55:04 | 7:00 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Maquoketa event
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