Ames
Trail Running Calendar near Ames 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ames for 2026-2027! We've gathered 5 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A community 5K run and walk at the Iowa Arboretum that welcomes dogs, includes packet pickup and T-shirts for preregistered entrants, and offers post-event refreshments for people and pets.
November 2026
An off road 5 mile race at Living History Farms in Urbandale with a course through historic farm sites, streams, fields and woodland trails.
Trail ultramarathon at Jester Park, Granger IA offering 10 Mile, 50K, 50 Mile and 100 Mile with aid stations, pacing rules, and cupless aid policy.
December 2026
Sycamore 8 is a December trail race in Johnston, Iowa, that follows the Sycamore Trail along the Des Moines River. The route offers rolling single track, river views, variable winter conditions, and a field capped at 300 participants.