Trail Running Calendar Iowa 2026-2027

Brave winter trails in Dubuque County at the Triple D Winter Endurance Race, featuring bike and run distances from 5K to 70 miles on the Heritage Trail and nearby routes. Finish at 7Hills for warm food, prizes and community celebration.

Tackle winter trails at the Groundhog Grind Trail Run in early February at Thomas Mitchell Park in Mitchellville, Iowa. Choose a scenic 5K single loop or 10K double loop and race in person or virtually for a fun, chilly challenge.

Run the Center Trails in Des Moines with 4 and 8 mile options in the Iowa Trail Run Series on scenic local routes. Enjoy clear course marking, timing, rotating race swag, post race food and optional tri blend shirt for a fun race day.

Join the Team Red Shamrock Trail Challenge in Coralville, a scenic trail fundraiser for the Red Shamrock Foundation. Run 10 mile, 5K or a 1500 meter fun run on varied trails and celebrate afterward at Field Day Brewing Co.

Hit the trails at Lake MacBride State Park on Saturday April 11 2026 for the Iowa Trail Run Series offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Enjoy marked courses, a rotating race gift, post race food and fun for all levels.

Run the Kuehn to Coon 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Earlham, Iowa, and enjoy scenic prairie and woodland trails through Kuehn Conservation Park. Hosted by the Adel Rotary Club, the race raises funds for local service projects.

Part of the Iowa Trail Run Series, Mines of Spain in Dubuque offers 5K, 10K and half marathon trail options on Saturday May 2, 2026. Expect marked courses, rotating race swag, optional tech shirt and tasty post race food.

Join the Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run/Walk May 8 and 9 in Harpers Ferry, IA for timed trail 5K, 10K and half marathon options through scenic forest terrain. Proceeds support the state forest and awards include unique canva..

Join Sunderbruch Park trail races in Davenport on May 16, 2026 with 5K and 10K on mostly single track dirt trails. The 5K is rolling while the 10K adds technical climbs and sharp descents. Bring your own cup or bottle.

Crater Trail Run in Decorah, IA offers scenic single track and off road trails at Van Peenen and Palisades parks, with distances from a kids mile to a 50K. Proceeds benefit local schools and trail groups.

Run into evening at McFarland Park near Ames for the Iowa Trail Run Series Midsummer Night's Run, a sunset trail 5K and 10K over single track, prairie and gravel. Enjoy post race food, games and a rotating race item while supporting Story C..

Hit the trails at the new Iowa Trail Run Series Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines on June 27, 2026, with scenic 5K and 10K options for every pace. Enjoy course support, a custom bib and rotating race item, plus post race food and park views.

Run the Whiterock Ultra on July 25, 2026 at Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa, choosing a 50 mile or 50K challenge over scenic trails and rolling climbs. Proceeds support the conservancy and all finishers receive custom awards.

Run scenic bluffs and Mississippi River views at the Mines of Spain Trail Races in Dubuque, featuring half marathon, 7 mile and 4 mile course options. Expect technical mixed terrain, aid stations, and a free kids Mini Mines during packet pi..

Tackle scenic trails at Scott County Park near Long Grove with options from a challenging 50K to 10 and 5 mile courses. Run rolling dirt and prairie singletrack, enjoy stocked aid stations and park amenities for a great trail weekend.

Booneville Backroads Ultra offers races from 10K to 100 mile across scenic rural roads and the Bridges of Madison County. Expect big elevation, plenty of hills and a true backroads running adventure on Sept 5, 2026.

Tackle rolling dirt and grass trails at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa with 15K 30K and 45K loop options. Run by Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance, this No Coast Trail Series event features cash and age group prizes.

Hit scenic trails along Saylorville Lake at the Iowa Trail Run Series in Jester Park, with 5K, 10K and a new enduro loop for solo or team racers. Enjoy varied terrain, course support, rotating swag and post race food.

Discover the scenic trails of Yellow River State Forest in Iowa's driftless region near Harpers Ferry with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Tackle varied terrain, soak up valley views, and enjoy camaraderie and post race fun.

Run scenic single track dirt trails at George Wyth State Park near Waterloo IA with 13K and 25K distances. Stick around after the finish for food, drinks, and a friendly trail community.