Trail Running Calendar Iowa 2024-2025

The Equalizer is an endurance running event featuring 6, 12, and 24-hour races, taking place at Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines, IA. This unique competition allows both new and experienced runners to challenge themselves at ultra distances, with scoring based on an age/sex equalizer system that promo..

The Zanfel Vets Trail Run #4 is set to take place at Waubonsie State Park in Hamburg, Iowa, on November 2, 2024. This event features three race distances: 4 miles, 8 miles, and 12 miles, with registration fees ranging from $40 to $55. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails while competing in this ..

The Miner 49er is an endurance running event held in the scenic Mines of Spain, Dubuque, IA. Participants can choose between a 50K and a 25K race, both featuring challenging terrain with single track, double track, and prairie trails. Runners will enjoy stunning views of the Julien Dubuque Monument,..

Woodpecker Six is a six-hour endurance running event organized by LoKeyz Trail Runners, taking place in the scenic Linn County Pinicon Ridge Park. Participants will navigate a 1.2-mile trail loop featuring significant elevation changes, with the course direction alternating every two hours to enhanc..

The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races, held at Jester Park in Granger, Iowa, offers a challenging experience for runners on November 23, 2024. Participants can choose from four distances: 10 Mile, 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile, with the longer races being UTMB index events. The course features 100% trails..

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs is a challenging running event held at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, IA, featuring multiple race distances including a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 50 Mile, 101K (The Hard Way), and a 100 Mile endurance run. Scheduled for December 7-8, 2024, the e..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sugar Bottom Spring features a variety of running events, including a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, taking place in Solon, Iowa. This event emphasizes community support, with a portion of registration fees benefiting the Iowa Coalition of Off-Road Riders, which maintains loc..

The Palisades Punisher or Promenade is an exciting running event held 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 featuring scenic trails with over 400 feet of elevation gain per loop.The ..

Death by 5k Waterloo is an exciting endurance running event held at George Wyth State Park, where participants challenge themselves to complete ten 5k runs over a 24-hour period. Each 5k starts 2.5 hours apart, allowing runners to pace themselves while enjoying the scenic Cedar Valley Lakes Trail. T..

The Crater Trail Run, set in the scenic bluff country of Decorah, Iowa, offers a variety of off-road running experiences with distances of 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Mile. Participants will navigate the groomed single-track trails of Van Peenen Memorial Park, renowned for its natural beauty and c..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run offers an exciting opportunity for runners to experience the beauty of McFarland Park in Ames, Iowa. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race, navigating a mix of single track trails, prairie, and gravel as the sun sets on a summer evening. ..

The Pleasant Creek Trail Run, organized by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance, will celebrate its 11th annual event on September 13, 2025. Participants can choose from three race distances: 15K, 30K, and 45K, all set in the scenic Pleasant Creek Park. The course features dirt and grass trails with roll..

The Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held in West Point, Iowa, featuring a challenging format of 4.167-mile loops designed to test participants' physical and mental endurance. Set in Pollmiller Lake Park, the race encourages individual achievement amidst unpredictable September ..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest offers a scenic running experience in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, featuring a variety of terrains and stunning views. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, participants can choose from three events: a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon, catering to all levels of..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park offers participants a scenic running experience along the shores of Saylorville Lake, featuring a mix of trail surfaces such as gravel, dirt, and grass. Scheduled for September 28, 2025, the event includes two race options: a 5K and a 10K. Runners can expect we..

The Swiss Valley Trail Races, held in Peosta, IA, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience through the picturesque Dubuque County landscape. Participants can choose from three distances: 5.2 miles, 25K, and 50K, all set within the Swiss Valley Nature Preserve. The course features rug..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sugar Bottom Fall is set to take place in Solon, Iowa, featuring a variety of running events including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Participants can register for individual races or sign up for both the spring and fall editions to save on fees and receive additional rewar..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Waubonsie takes place at Waubonsie State Park in Hamburg, Iowa. This event features multiple race options, including the ITRS Waubonsie Enduro, a 5K, a 10K, and a Team Enduro, allowing participants to choose their preferred challenge. The Enduro event spans ten hours on a ..