In about a month, the Kewash Trail will be busy with people racing 13.1 miles. The third annual Kewash Trail half marathon will be held May 21st. Becky Harkema, director of the YMCA of Washington County, says the trail has been well maintained and is ready for the race. She explains people should be running now to prepare for the event, the proper way being a walk-run program to get started by running three days per week. Also, there will be a 5k option or 3.1 miles the same day.

Harkema adds the event brings people to the community from outside Iowa, they already have participants registered from out of state. Last year they had 75 total participants. For registration information click here.