Trail Running Calendar Iowa 2026-2027

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.

Trail run in Dubuque on May 2, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances. The event features marked trails, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post-race food; series entry includes a series gift.

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..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow will take place in East Village on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A multi-distance running event on July 15, 2026 at Discovery Trail in Clinton, IA offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K with listed entry fees and no time limits.

Whiterock Ultra is a trail ultramarathon at Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa on July 25, 2026. The event features a 50K and a 50 Mile that use three named loops across varied terrain with aid stations every seven to eight miles.

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.

Pleasant Creek Trail Run in Palo, Iowa on September 12, 2026 offers 15K, 30K and 45K races on a 15K equestrian loop with dirt and grass trails and small water crossings. The event includes cash prizes, age group awards, and a post race cook..

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.

A trail race at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo offering 13K and 25K looped courses on mainly dirt single track through woods, prairie and lakefront. Limited on-course aid and post-race food, photos and awards are provided.