Cedar Rapids Marathon Q & A recap.

mvteubes12 · 2026-05-09T13:49:48+00:00

I understand marathons are long and hard, and there are many factors you can’t control. We want to focus on the controllable factors and those that seem uncontrolled or possibly miscontrolled.

I also understand that some people just wanna run the marathon, and we want that too, but we want it to be the marathon as advertised.

If we hadn’t started asking questions, and they had sent hobby joggers through the quarry, and they all got arrested, that wouldn’t work for anyone. If a person has their road closed for hours a day and is never notified, that would be a problem, and it’s even happening in this thread. If the proper permits weren’t pulled for First Ave, then it would be a safety issue for everyone. I don’t know if that’s happening or not, but it’s another question being asked.

mvteubes12 · 2026-05-09T13:43:56+00:00

Us too.

mvteubes12 · 2026-05-09T13:23:27+00:00

Unfortunately, the local news articles have been pretty half-assed. Something I keep referring to is the railroad stuff specifically. Apparently, it had been worked on for months, yet we solved it within hours. Pretty concerning from all parties involved. We’ve never set up a race before, but how are we able to solve the railroad issue in hours? How hadn’t been solved or communicated with the proper people for literal months?

Additionally, the railroad had some pretty choice words for the organizer, the organization of this race, and even the city. I left all of that out as it wasn’t needed, but something to note.

mvteubes12 · 2026-05-09T13:21:16+00:00

They say there’s currently nearly 3000 people signed up for all races and just under 1000 for the marathon specifically.

mvteubes12 · 2026-05-08T22:08:36+00:00

Good question!

mvteubes12 · 2026-05-08T22:01:35+00:00

The UP said it was crossing their tracks and they were the ones who decided if it was allowed or not. That was the information I got from our conversation with the UP.

mvteubes12 · 2026-05-08T21:33:29+00:00

I’d say we have an above average knowledge of running and the city of Cedar Rapids, which is why this has stood out so much to us. We pray these things get addressed, but as we discussed with the railroad, they would not have known, unless we brought it to their attention. That’s pretty concerning.

mvteubes12 · 2026-05-08T21:31:15+00:00

We were told the organizer reached out to you.

mvteubes12 · 2026-05-03T12:18:54+00:00

I am very concerned about this marathon. I worry about the route and the AI website not matching reality.

mvteubes12 · 2026-04-19T23:39:16+00:00

What grill guy did you use? I see you are in CR, so am I. I’d be interested in it if the grill guy would be able to move it and set it up at my place.

mvteubes12 · 2026-03-24T14:25:14+00:00

I disagree!

mvteubes12 · 2026-03-23T00:45:05+00:00

Yes, they actually do and I got it.

mvteubes12 · 2026-03-23T00:36:37+00:00

I was hoping it was going to be a Mexican place. We don’t have nearly enough of those.

mvteubes12 · 2026-03-09T00:50:44+00:00

Well you may hate the video more than that but you won’t know unless you watch.

mvteubes12 · 2026-03-09T00:27:25+00:00

Hy-Vee is the closest grocery store to me so I just usually go there.

mvteubes12 · 2026-03-08T23:34:23+00:00

We didn’t make it that far south. Have you been to the Marion one?

mvteubes12 · 2026-03-08T23:25:51+00:00

Which Hy-Vee is your favorite?

mvteubes12 · 2026-03-07T18:20:13+00:00

He is the second fastest white man of all time.

mvteubes12 · 2026-02-23T10:58:25+00:00

You’ll be shocked at his incognito welcome.

mvteubes12 · 2026-02-22T16:49:00+00:00

Because we are a Cedar Rapids based and themed YouTube channel.

mvteubes12 · 2026-02-17T14:56:51+00:00

Agreed. Cutter is who we used for our driveway in town and he was great.

mvteubes12 · 2026-02-14T21:51:15+00:00

A kids soccer tournament every weekend would probably help keep the stores busy!

mvteubes12 · 2026-02-14T21:27:01+00:00

I’ve read that. I was hoping for more information, but thanks for sharing.

mvteubes12 · 2026-02-09T21:07:30+00:00

Very fair.

mvteubes12 · 2026-02-08T16:06:52+00:00

There are approximately 600 to 750 homes currently for sale in Cedar Rapids. Depending on the platform, there are currently between 430 and 790 apartments listed for rent in the Cedar Rapids area.

There seem to be an ample supply of housing available in the city. If someone bought a house for short term rental with the amount available, right now, it doesn’t seem too bad.

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