Trail Running Calendar Iowa 2025-2026

The K's of Convenience is an urban ultra running event hosted by Quad Cities Trail & Ultra Runners in Davenport, IA. Participants can choose between a 50K and a 25K distance, with the course designed for urban exploration on open roads and bike paths. This grassroots event emphasizes runner safety,..

The Team Red Shamrock Trail Challenge is an annual running event taking place in Coralville, Iowa, featuring both a 5K and a 10-mile race. This event, benefiting the Red Shamrock Foundation, encourages participants of all ages and abilities, including pediatric cancer survivors who can register for..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Center Trails is an exciting running event taking place in Des Moines, Iowa, featuring two race options: an 8-mile and a 4-mile trail run. Participants can expect well-marked courses, basic timing, and a variety of race-day amenities, including custom bibs and rotating rac..

The 4K for 4-H is a fun run organized by the Madison County Youth Council, taking place at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Winterset, Iowa. This event aims to promote community engagement and support for local youth programs. Participants can register for a fee, with early registrants receiving a..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sugar Bottom Spring is an exciting running event taking place in Solon, Iowa. Participants can choose from three race distances: a 5K, 10K, and a half marathon. A portion of each registration fee supports the Iowa Coalition of Off-Road Riders, which maintains local trails...

The Palisades Punisher or Promenade is an exciting running event taking place at Palisades-Kepler State Park in Mt. Vernon, IA. Participants can choose between an 8-hour Punisher challenge, a 4-hour Mini, or a 4.8-mile Promenade, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Cedar River and its drama..

The Sunderbruch B&B Trail Races, taking place in Davenport, Iowa, features 5K and 10K trail running events on scenic single-track trails. Organized by the Quad Cities Trail & Ultra Runners and Sun Trail Running, this grassroots event emphasizes fun and community, offering participants custom race sw..

Death by 5k Waterloo is an exciting endurance event returning for its third year at George Wyth State Park. Participants are challenged to complete ten 5k runs over a 24-hour period, with each run starting 2.5 hours apart. The course features a scenic out-and-back route on the Cedar Valley Lakes Tra..

The Crater Trail Run, set in the scenic bluff country of Decorah, Iowa, offers a unique off-road running experience on the groomed trails of Van Peenen Memorial Park. Participants can choose from various distances, including 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Mile, making it suitable for runners of all a..

The Deer Dash Trail Races, held in Hawarden, IA, feature three challenging distances: 3.5 miles, 7.5 miles, and 12 miles, all set in the scenic Oak Grove Park along the Big Sioux River. This event, inspired by the park's beloved one-eared deer, Debbie, offers runners a chance to navigate single-trac..

The Schuetzen NEIN! Hour Endurance Run is a unique running event taking place in Davenport, IA, where participants challenge themselves to cover as many miles as possible within a 9-hour time limit. Runners can choose to compete solo or as part of a relay team, navigating a scenic 0.85-mile trail lo..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run is an exciting running event scheduled for June 21, 2025, at McFarland Park in Ames, Iowa. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K trail run, featuring a mix of single track, prairie, and gravel paths as the sun sets on a summer evening. A porti..

The House of Hope Trail Blaze is an exciting running event scheduled for July 12, 2025, at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo, Iowa. Participants can choose from various race options, including a 50K Collective Team Relay, Individual 10K, and Individual 5K. Teams of five will complete a 10K loop to..

The Lake Macbride Trail Races, scheduled for July 19, 2025, offer a unique running experience at Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, Iowa. Participants can choose between a 50K or 25K race, featuring a scenic and moderately challenging course that includes crushed limestone trails, technical sections..

The Whiterock Ultra is an exciting running event taking place at the Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, this ultra-marathon features two main race distances: a 50-mile and a 50K, both traversing the scenic trails of the 5,500-acre conservancy. Participants will..

The Trail of the Dragon 50K/50 Mile Run is an exciting endurance event taking place at Moorehead Park in Ida Grove, Iowa. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, participants can choose between a 50K run, consisting of three 10-mile loops plus an out-and-back, or a 50-mile run, which includes five 10-mile loo..

The Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon is a scenic marathon trail run set in the picturesque Moorehead Park, Ida Grove, Iowa. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, the event features three distance options: a full 26.2-mile marathon, a 17.6-mile (2/3 Mazathon), and an 8.8-mile (1/3 Mazathon). Participants will n..

The Mines of Spain Trail Races, set in Dubuque, Iowa, offers a thrilling experience for runners of all levels with distances of 4 miles, 7 miles, and a half marathon. Participants will navigate through the scenic and challenging trails of the Mines of Spain, featuring diverse terrain that includes d..

The Trench Run is a challenging 10K trail run set to take place at Camp Dodge in Johnston, IA, dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of service members during World War I. Participants will navigate a unique course featuring military simulations, including trenches, smoke, and pyrotechnics, while enj..

The ScoCo50, hosted by Sun Trail Running, is a trail running event taking place at Scott County Park in Long Grove, IA. Participants can choose between a 50K and a 10-mile race, designed to accommodate both beginners and experienced runners. The course features a mix of dirt and grass trails with ge..