Trail Running calendar near Ames 2024-2025

We have found 7 Trailruns within 80 miles of Ames. See below where and when you can find the races.

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% trail ..

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February 2025

The Groundhog Grind Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place on February 2, 2025, at Thomas Mitchell Park in Mitchellville, IA. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k distance, with the 5k consisting of one loop and the 10k featuring two loops of the scenic yet challenging course. Th..

May 2025

Death by 5k Waterloo is an exciting endurance 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 and walkers to pace themselves. The event features a scenic out-and-back course ..

June 2025

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..

July 2025

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 ..

August 2025

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..

September 2025

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park offers participants a scenic running experience along the shores of Saylorville Lake, featuring a mix of gravel, dirt, and grass trails. Scheduled for September 28, 2025, the event includes two race options: a 5K and a 10K. Participants can expect well-marked c..