Marshalltown → Independence

~65 miles · Rolling hills · East-Central Iowa

Team Meeting Point

TBD — will update closer to event

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

Route Notes

Terrain gets rolling again heading into eastern Iowa
Long day — pace yourself and stay hydrated
Pass through Grundy Center and Reinbeck

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: Independence

Population: ~6,000
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.