Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon
Cedar Falls memorial half that runs out and back from downtown State Street each November, funding a scholarship for future first responders.
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Quick facts
- Running since 2019, with the half marathon still the flagship distance of the weekend.
- Recent half fields have run near 110 finishers, small enough that awards go deep.
- Out and back from downtown Cedar Falls, with post-race food and awards on River Place Plaza.
- A four person relay splits the same course into 3.2, 4, 2.7, and 3.2 mile legs.
2026 Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon
Fast Track Racing has staged this race since 2019, when it began as a half marathon honoring a Cedar Falls police reserve officer who died of pancreatic cancer. It stays a community race rather than a destination event, with fields near a hundred half marathoners and a post-race gathering a block from the hotels. Proceeds go to a scholarship for high school seniors headed into first responder careers.
Course
The half is an out and back from 200 State Street in downtown Cedar Falls, following the Cedar Valley trail system past Falls Waterpark and Prairie Lakes Park before turning for home. Those two parks double as the relay exchanges, which marks the natural quarters of the route. Seven aid stations cover the distance and the terrain stays gentle throughout.
Race-day weather
Early November in northeast Iowa is cold at a 7:30 start, often in the 30s, and rarely climbs far before the awards. Wind along the river corridor matters more than the thermometer, so most runners start in layers they can shed.
Past Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon?
The 2026 Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon is on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
How do I register for the Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon?
Register for the Scott Sterrett Memorial Half Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/scott-sterrett-memorial-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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