Onawa → Harlan

~55 miles · Rolling hills · Western Iowa

Team Meeting Point

City Park, Harlan — by the main pavilion

Look for the trailer. Sarah will be set up by mid-afternoon. Connect to RAGBRAI-CREW WiFi when nearby.

Route Notes

Dip tire in the Missouri River at Onawa before starting
Relatively flat start through western Iowa farmland
Multiple pass-through towns for food and water
Watch for gravel segments if any are announced (May 1 update)

Route File

Download the GPX file for your bike computer (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.)

GPX file will be available when RAGBRAI publishes the official route.

Services Along the Way

Pass-through town details will be updated when RAGBRAI publishes the full town list (May 1, 2026). Each town typically has food vendors, water refills, and portable toilets.

Overnight: Harlan

Population: ~5,000
Camping: designated RAGBRAI campgrounds (TBD)
Showers: typically available at school/rec center
Entertainment: RAGBRAI overnight town concert + local venues

Route File

Download the GPX file for your bike computer (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.)

GPX file will be available when RAGBRAI publishes the official route.