Marshalltown RAGBRAI

All Wheels Welcome July 22, 2026

Marshalltown Courthouse with riders all of ages

Rider Guide

Everything you need for your overnight stay in Marshalltown.

Make the most of your overnight stay.
Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a local landmark, a place to cool off, or simply a chance to stretch your legs, Marshalltown offers plenty to discover beyond the ride.
All Wheels Welcome. Adventure included.

Digital Map
Printable Town Map
Printable Vendor Map
Shuttle Info

Road Closures July 22 | 7am-6pm **Downtown Expo area will be closed starting at 3pm on July 21 until 1am on July 23**

There will be a manned intersection at Highland Acres, 9th Street, North 3rd Street, and Boone St. The orange arrows show the traffic flow when traffic can cross an intersection. Please note the bike route will be taking 3rd Avenue heading south towards the YMCA, so the recommendation is to avoid that intersection.

Road Closures July 22

Road Closures July 23 | 5am-10am

There will be a manned intersection at South 12th Ave and South 18th Ave. The orange arrows show the traffic flow when traffic can cross an intersection.

Road Closures July 23

Rider Safety

Rider safety is our top priority. Whether you’re arriving in town, exploring, or a local checking out all the entertainment activities, we encourage everyone to stay aware, follow event signage, and look out for fellow riders and pedestrians. Together, we can create a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone.

Thank you for doing your part to help make Marshalltown a safe and welcoming overnight stop.

👉 Check out our tips for safety!

Discover Marshalltown

Take a break from the excitement and explore some of the places that make Marshalltown unique. From historic architecture to community landmarks, there’s plenty to see within a short walk or ride.

We’ll be updating this page with local businesses deals, special church meals, etc.

  • American Legion Lounge 1301 S 6th Street | July 22, Noon – 9 pm Cold refreshing drinks. Overnight stays are available using the ground spaces and parking lot, restroom and garbage/trash services available.
  • Blissful Expressions 30 W Main St  #100 ph: 573-429-1501 | July 22, 12-9pm & July 23, 5:30-7am IV hydration (B Complex, Vit C and B12) add-ons available (Toradol, Zofran)
  • Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. 10 E. Main St. | July 22, 9 AM to 8 PM
  • C Eye Care 236 N. 13th Street | July 22, 9am-5pm Free bottles of Eye Drink juice (vision health beverage), music, sunglasses available for purchase.
  • Culver’s 16 Iowa Avenue West | July 22, 10am to 10pm Our custard flavor of the day will be Mint Explosion. There is plenty of outdoor seating in addition to our dining room.
  • Center Street Dairy Queen 2107 South Center Street | July 22, 10:30am-10pm Riders get a 10% discount on all regular priced orders. Drive Thru, Patio & our dining room will all be open.
  • North 3rd Avenue Dairy Queen 711 North 3rd Avenue | July 22 11am-10pm
  • First Congregational Church 312 W Main St ph: (641) 751-0611 | July 22, 12-4pm Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and a chocolate chip cookie, bottled water. Take out containers available. Free will donation.
  • First Presbyterian Church Marshalltown 101 S Center St ph: (641) 753-5929 | July 22, 4:30-7:30pm Lasagna, salad, breadstick, and dessert. Proceeds donated to House of Compassion, Emergency Food Box and some of the little pantries. $15/meal
  • Grounded 36 W. Main Street | July 22, 6am-6pm and July 23, 6:30 AM Variety of pastries including scones, cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, cookies, energy bites, and hand pies. Lattes, freshly squeezed lemonade slushies, cold brew, and hot coffees available.
  • Harvest To Home 234 N 13th Street | July 22, 10am-5pm
  • Historical Society of Marshall County 201 E State St. | July 22, 11:00-7:00am Offering self-guided tours of the historic Glick-Sower House
  • Jack’s Pho House 802 S. 3rd Ave | July 22, 11:00 AM -1:30 PM and 4:30-8:30 PM
  • La Carreta Mexican Grill 308 Iowa Ave E | July 22, 11 AM to 10 PM Dine-in and carryout (place order in person) only, with a limited RAGBRAI menu. We are a vegan-friendly Mexican restaurant and will also have margaritas and beer to go with many flavors to choose from. Riders can visit lacarretaiowa.com to view our menu for that day.
  • Legends American Grill 2902 South Center Street | July 22, 11am – 10pm
  • Lillie Mae Chocolates 209 N 13th Street | July 22, 9-5pm (or later depending on demand) Stop in and try over 30+ flavors of popcorn! Featuring our Iowa Nice Popcorn and our Caos Cups – Dirty popcorn. Ice Cream, Non-Dairy Ice Cream, Fudge, Popcorn, Chocolate and more!
  • Lucy’s Dive Bar 207 East Main Street | July 22, 12 pm – 2am 12-3pm $5 mimosas, Bloody Marys, and screw drivers, $5 margaritas (all day), and $4 pickle shot, fireball shot, lemon drop. $20 – 6 bottles of beer bucket (Bud Light, Miller Light, Coors Light , Budweiser, Busch light) Band: Exit 185 after party 8pm- 12am
  • Maria’s Taco 110 W. State | July 22, 8:30am – 9pm
  • MARSHALLTOWN Company 104 South 8th Ave. | July 22 1pm – July 23 10am “The World’s Tallest Round-Handled Brick Trowel” Sculpture. Snap a selfie and relax and rest under a 30’X30′ tent. Cell phone charging station and Free WiFi. Water bottle filling station to be hooked up to the fire hydrant next to our north parking lot for riders exiting town on the 23rd. 5 AM Grounded coffee shop and goodies.
  • Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA 108 Washington Street ph: (641) 752-8658 | July 22, 3-8pm Spaghetti with tomato sauce or meat sauce, mac & cheese with optional pork and home-made pie. $10/plate.
  • Mariscos El Capitan 2.0 903 W Lincoln Way | July 22, 11am-10pm RAGBRAI Recovery Menu with quick serve options like tacos, burritos, Quesabirrias, Fajitas and more. Bottled water, cold beer and Margaritas. We will have a mini bar on the patio for quick serve drinks. Large indoor seating capacity, full bar and AC with DJ .
  • New Life Church 2101 S 1st Ave | July 22, 11am-8pm BBQ meal sandwich; chips, fruit, pasta salad and potato option.
  • Nied’s Pharmacy 211 W. Main St | July 22, 9am – 5:30pm
  • Ocean City Chinese Restaurant 5 W. Main Street | July 22, 11 am-9 pm
  • Oliver Beene Designs 214 E Main Street | July 22, 10am-6pm FREE wine slushie samples, $5 & $10 clothing racks, 50%-90% OFF clearance section
  • Opa Grill, 4 W. Boone St, 641-758-3322 | July 22, 10am-food runs out Offering freshly made food and refreshing drinks.
  • Real Deals – Marshalltown 122 E. Main Street | July 22, 8 am – 9 pm Shop the official Marshalltown RAGBRAI merchandise and create a personalized Marshalltown keepsake sign to commemorate your ride. (We ship!)
  • Remix Dance Studio 204 S 1st Ave, Marshalltown ph: (641) 328-3085 | July 22, starts at 8am Pulled Pork Sandwiches, chips, and a water for $10. Baked goods including sour dough and fruit pies!
  • Scooter’s Coffee 1708 S. Center St. | July 22, 5:00am – 9:00pm & July 23, 4:30am – 8:00pm
  • SportsPlus Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Center 32 E Main St | July 22, 10am-6pm Physical Recovery & Rejuvenation Services including Dry Needling, Percussive Massage (using a massage gun), and Therapeutic Cupping.
  • Smokin’ G’s BBQ 25 West Main Street | July 22, 11 am-9pm and the food truck will be in the vendor area
  • Sub City 8 East Main Street | July 22, 10am-10pm
  • Subway 2501 S. Center, Suite A | July 22, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Taco Johns 907 South Center Street | July 22, 7am-11:30pm and July 23, 7am $1 off breakfast burritos! Taco Johns’s will also offer their parking lot from 7pm-midnight on Wednesday as a free parking option for the concert.
  • Tannin, 125 E. Main St | July 22, 9am-Close Mimosa’s & Bloody Mary’s. Music by Brian Herrin 2-4pm & Karaoke 7-10pm
  • Taylor’s Maid-Rite 106 South 3rd Avenue | July 22, 8:30AM until 11 PM (or later if we are busy)
  • Thrive at Central Christian Church lawn | July 22, 9am-4pm Free drinks and prepackaged snacks like granola bars. Thrive works with individuals in the community who may have physical, cognitive, or mental health differences. Our mission is to help them develop workforce skills and achieve their employment goals.
  • Tremont Speakeasy Pub and Tremont Grille 26 & 20 West Main Street | July 22, 10am to close
  • Wayward Social 1101 South 6th Street | July 22, 11:30am-11:00pm
  • Zeno’s Pizza 109 East Main Street | July 22, 3:00-10:00 PM Limited menu of our crowd favorites for maximum kitchen speed! Enjoy Zeno’s Special, BBQ Brisket, Taco, Veggie, Hawaiian, plus your basics like cheese only, pepperoni, ham or sausage. Check out the selection of beverages including the beer and wine menu!