Trail Running Calendar Iowa 2024-2025

The Sunderbruch B&B Trail Races, organized by the Quad Cities Trail & Ultra Runners and Sun Trail Running, offer 5k-ish and 10k-ish trail running events on the beautiful single track trails at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport, Iowa. The low registration fee includes on-course aid, custom race swag, a p..

The Bi-State Double Down Slam is a challenging trail run that requires participants to complete the Crown of the Crest 100-mile and the Hitchcock 100-mile events within course cutoff times. Runners have until October 31, 2024, to register for this event, which offers participants the opportunity to ..

The Crater Trail Run in Decorah, IA offers a variety of distances including 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Mile, taking place in Van Peenen Memorial Park. The off-road, single track trails are groomed and marked, providing a challenging experience for trail running enthusiasts. The event supports loc..

The One Ear Deer Dash Trail Races will take place at Oak Grove Park on June 1, 2024, as part of the Sioux Falls Area Running Club Trail Race Series. The race offers 3.5, 7.5, and 12-mile options, all following single-track mountain bike and hiking trails with twists, turns, and elevation changes. Ru..

The Lake Macbride Trail Races offer a moderately challenging one or two looped course around Lake Macbride State Park in Iowa. The event includes a 50K and 25K race, with varied terrain such as crushed limestone trails, single track, prairie, and hills. Runners will experience a different course fro..

The Whiterock Ultra trail run will take place on Saturday, July 27 at the Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa. The event offers both a 50K and a 50-mile race, with challenging courses that include multiple loops through the scenic trails of the conservancy. Participants can expect beautiful v..

The Trail of the Dragon is a challenging trail run taking place at Moorehead Park in Ida Grove, IA. The course consists of 10-mile loops on single track dirt and mowed meadow, offering beautiful scenery and historic landmarks. Participants can choose between a 50k or 50-mile option, with finisher me..

The Soldier Cutoff Hillduro 10k Trail Run will take place in Pisgah from Friday 9 August 2024 to Saturday 10 August 2024. You can run between 10 and 10 kilometers.

Come join the Mines of Spain Trail Races crew for 4mi, 7mi, and half marathon distances on some of eastern Iowa's best and most challenging trails! The routes through Mines of Spain offer beautiful views of the Mississippi River, tall grass prairies, and dense hardwood forests. The terrain includes ..

The ScoCo50 trail run, presented by Sun Trail Running, offers a 50k and 10-mile race at Scott County Park in Iowa on August 24th. The course is beginner-friendly with a mix of dirt, grass, wooded, and prairie areas, featuring gentle hills and shaded sections. The event provides custom swag, stocked ..

The 2024 Booneville Backroads Ultra offers a challenging course through the Bridges of Madison County and rural Iowa countryside, featuring thousands of feet of elevation gain and gnarly level B roads. Runners can choose from distances ranging from a #tuffest10k to a 100-miler, catering to all level..

The Pleasant Creek Trail Run, organized by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary on September 14th, 2024. The event offers three races: 15K, 30K, and 45K, with staggered start times. The trail consists of dirt and grass paths with rolling hills and small water cross..

The Doggone Tired Ultra trail run will take place at Rodgers Park in Vinton, IA, offering a 50K and 10-mile option. The route includes wood chip trails, a gravel road, grassy areas, and wooded sections. Pacers are allowed on the third lap, and there are multiple bathroom and shower facilities along ..

Meyerhoff's Mayhem is an endurance event where participants run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours, with an optional 2-mile add-on at the end. The race offers minimal support with light meals and water provided, so participants should plan to support themselves. Participants receive race sweatshirts..

The Mines of Spain 100 is a trail race set in the scenic bluffs, prairies, and forests of the driftless region of eastern Iowa, with beautiful views of the Mississippi River. The race offers both 100-mile and 100-kilometer options, with a time limit of 33 hours for the 100-mile and 23 hours for the ..

The trail run is a 6 lap race covering a distance of 2.6 miles, totaling a 25k trail race. The event takes place at 105 Riverview Circle in Shell Rock, IA. For further inquiries about the race, participants can contact the race director through the provided contact form on the organizer's website.

The Miner 49er will take place in Dubuque on Saturday 2 November 2024. You can run between 25 and 50 kilometers.

The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races will take place on November 23rd at Jester Park in Granger, Iowa. Participants can choose from 10 Mile, 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile options, with the longer distances being UTMB index races. The trail features small rolling hills and a good stretch of flat terrain, ..

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs offer a range of distances including a half marathon, 50 miles, 101k, and 100 miles. The event takes place on December 7-8, 2024, at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA. The 100-mile race starts at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the 50-mile race begins at..