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RAGBRAI LIII 2026

eventJuly 19-25, 2026
location_onMarshalltown, IA

Weather at a Glance

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Temperature
64°F - 92°F
Feels like 64°F - 96°F
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Precipitation
51% chance
0.01 in
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Wind
6 mph SSW
Gusts to 23 mph
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UV Index
9
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Minute-by-minute wind, rain, and temperature along your route.

Routes

Sunday, July 19

Day 1: RAGBRAI LIII Route Forecast

straighten59 mi
trending_up3888 ft
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schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM11:00 AM3:00 PM75808590957580859095
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM1:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM11:00 AM3:00 PM0246810121402468101214
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Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
5 mph SSW Gusts to 13 mph
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updateForecast updated

Monday, July 20

Day 2: RAGBRAI LIII Route Forecast

straighten56 mi
trending_up4167 ft
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Temperature

7:00 AM11:00 AM3:00 PM7580859075808590
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM11:00 AM3:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM11:00 AM3:00 PM0510152005101520
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
9 mph WSW Gusts to 21 mph
Interactive map loading
updateForecast updated

Tuesday, July 21

Day 3: RAGBRAI LIII Route Forecast

straighten61 mi
trending_up1490 ft
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schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM11:00 AM3:00 PM65707580856570758085
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM1:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM11:00 AM3:00 PM05101520250510152025
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
10 mph NNW Gusts to 23 mph
Interactive map loading
updateForecast updated

Wednesday, July 22

Day 4: RAGBRAI LIII Route Forecast

straighten68 mi
trending_up1581 ft
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schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM11:00 AM3:00 PM7:00 PM65707580856570758085
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM1:00 PM7:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM11:00 AM3:00 PM7:00 PM024681012141618024681012141618
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
7 mph S Gusts to 18 mph
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updateForecast updated

Thursday, July 23

Day 5: RAGBRAI LIII Route Forecast

straighten87 mi
trending_up2057 ft
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schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM1:00 PM7:00 PM7075808570758085
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM1:00 PM7:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM1:00 PM7:00 PM02468101214160246810121416
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
6 mph SW Gusts to 15 mph
Interactive map loading
updateForecast updated

Friday, July 24

Day 6: RAGBRAI LIII Route Forecast

straighten42 mi
trending_up1227 ft
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schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM6870727476788068707274767880
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM10:00 AM1:00 PM024681012024681012
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
5 mph SSE Gusts to 12 mph
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updateForecast updated

Saturday, July 25

Day 7: RAGBRAI LIII Route Forecast

straighten34 mi
trending_up1775 ft
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schedule

Temperature

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM6570758065707580
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 AM10:00 AM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 AM9:00 AM11:00 AM012345678910012345678910
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
4 mph ENE Gusts to 9 mph
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Details

RAGBRAI LIII 2026 is a road cycling event in Marshalltown, IA on July 19-25, 2026. Visit the official website for event details, or register on the registration page.

On Sunday, July 19: the Day 1: RAGBRAI LIII (59 mi, 3888 ft elevation gain). On Monday, July 20: the Day 2: RAGBRAI LIII (56 mi, 4167 ft elevation gain). On Tuesday, July 21: the Day 3: RAGBRAI LIII (61 mi, 1490 ft elevation gain). On Wednesday, July 22: the Day 4: RAGBRAI LIII (68 mi, 1581 ft elevation gain). On Thursday, July 23: the Day 5: RAGBRAI LIII (87 mi, 2057 ft elevation gain). On Friday, July 24: the Day 6: RAGBRAI LIII (42 mi, 1227 ft elevation gain). On Saturday, July 25: the Day 7: RAGBRAI LIII (34 mi, 1775 ft elevation gain). Check the route-specific weather forecasts above to plan your ride.

The theme for RAGBRAI LIII (2026) is "Iowa Classic". The theme celebrates Iowa's iconic small-town water towers and ties in significant state and national anniversaries. The theme draws inspiration from quintessential Americana—blue jeans, apple pie, and the familiar water towers that serve as physical reminders of goals achieved for riders across the state. Each water tower is unique, reflecting the individual personality and history of its community, symbolizing the diversity of the towns and riders that make the event special. The theme also aligns with several major milestones in 2026, including Iowa's 180th anniversary as a state, the United States' 250th anniversary, and the 53rd RAGBRAI ride across Iowa. RAGBRAI LIII is scheduled to take place from July 18 to July 25, 2026. You can find more details and official merchandise at RAGBRAI.COM.

Start times and routes can change. Be sure to verify the date, start time, route, and other details with the event organizers.

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