Trail Running calendar near Ames 2026-2027

Trail races in Des Moines on April 4, 2026 offering 8 mile and 4 mile distances with clear course marking, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post race food.

This 5K trail race loops through the scenic Kuehn Conservation area along the Raccoon River. The course features prairie trails, woodlands, and floodplains. The event supports the local service projects of the Adel Rotary Club.

An inclusive community 5K in West Des Moines that promotes health equity and cultural awareness, with no finish times recorded and accessible paths at Raccoon River. Packet pick up and a concluding dance party are part of the event.

Evening trail 5K and 10K at McFarland Park near Ames on June 13, 2026, with single-track, prairie and gravel sections. A portion of registration supports Conservation Partners of Story County; the event includes basic timing, custom bibs, a..

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

Explore the 40-mile trail network of Iowa's Whiterock Conservancy in this ultramarathon. Choose between a 50K or 50-mile course through the scenic river valley. All race proceeds support the nonprofit land trust.

A rural ultra in Booneville, Iowa, running through the Bridges of Madison County with multiple distances. Organizers plan marked ultra courses, discounts for Trail Sisters members, and limited crew support to supplement aid stations.

Trail races at Jester Park beside Saylorville Lake include 5K, 10K and a new enduro where runners repeat a 3.1 mile loop over 10 hours. The event features marked courses, basic timing, a custom bib, rotating race items and post-race food.

Run the fast, smooth dirt trails of George Wyth State Park in Iowa. Choose a 13K or 25K loop through woods and prairie. Celebrate your finish with food, including breakfast pizza.

The Meyerhoff's Mayhem will take place in Cedar Falls from Friday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026. You can run between 4 and 4 hours.

A fall trail race in Brown's Woods, West Des Moines offering 5K, 10K and 15K on a 5K outer loop through single and double track dirt trails. Limited parking, course markings, and proceeds support local trail stewardship.

A trail running event at Whiterock Conservatory in Coon Rapids on November 7, 2026, offering 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and 30K distances with published entry fees by distance.

A trail endurance event at Jester Park in Granger, Iowa offering 10 mile, 50K, 50 mile, and 100 mile races on a looped course. Aid stations are cupless and basic, and 100 mile runners may pick up pacers at mile 50.

The Sycamore 8 is an 8-mile winter trail run on the scenic Sycamore Trail along the Des Moines River. The event is capped at 300 participants and features a post-race gathering. It takes place in Johnston, Iowa, during the first weekend of..