Trail Running calendar near Bussey 2026-2027

Test your strength and stamina at this premier Iowa obstacle course featuring mud, climbing, and jumping across 5K and 6 mile distances. Compete for a gladiator sword or join a team for a weekend of physical challenges.

A free community 5K walk and run at Saydel High School in Des Moines on May 16, 2026. The event features free food, family activities like bounce houses and a dunk tank, and a free medal for participants.

An inclusive community 5k in West Des Moines focused on health equity and cultural awareness. The event uses accessible trails and family friendly activities, with live music, storytime, and spaces for reflection and community connection.

Experience an evening trail race through the woods and prairies of McFarland Park. This summer event offers 5K and 10K distances with post race food and games while supporting local conservation efforts.

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow will take place in Des Moines on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 3 and 6 miles.

Join the Treat Trot Des Moines at Riverview Park for timed 15K, 10K, and 5K races or recreational 1 mile and kids runs. Enjoy chip timing, custom medals, and finish line snacks with the whole family.

Experience a summer running tradition in Des Moines with distances including a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Enjoy chip timed results, free photos, and finisher medals followed by ice cream at the finish line.

A backyard ultra at 2308 Victory Lane in Bussey, IA where runners complete 4.167 mile laps every hour for up to 12 hours, with crew aid allowed between laps and a 12 hour race cap.

A rural ultra in Booneville, Iowa that runs through the Bridges of Madison County. Distances range from 10K to 100 mile, with marked ultra courses and limited crew support introduced for 2026.

Experience the Iowa Trail Run Series at Jester Park featuring 5K, 10K, and 10 hour enduro options. Run along the shores of Saylorville Lake past buffalo enclosures on a mix of grass and dirt trails.

A community fun run about a 5K at Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company in Bondurant on September 20, 2026. Entry includes one craft beverage, series swag, and access to live music and local food vendors.

The Wild Boar Challenge is a 5-mile off-road obstacle course in Saint Charles, Iowa. Organized locally, it lets runners help design the obstacles they'll tackle. All funds raised support the local Iowa community.

A backyard ultra at Lake Ahquabi where runners complete repeating 4.167-mile laps, each within 60 minutes. The last runner to finish one more lap than anyone else wins; there is no preset race cap.

A point-to-point trail half marathon in Kirksville, Missouri, featuring varied single-track terrain, seven aid stations, a shuttle between finish and start, and prize money for male, female, and nonbinary winners; proceeds support local tra..

A chip timed 5K in Keystone, Iowa on October 10, 2026 where runners wear flag belts and volunteers in makeup try to pull flags along the course. Proceeds go to Keystone First Responders and a secondary charity to be named.

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.

Born to Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run start at Confluence Brewing Company in Des Moines with chip timing and finish line video. Proceeds benefit Mary's Helping Hands and the event welcomes walkers, strollers and leashed dogs.

A trail-based endurance event at Jester Park, Granger, Iowa, offering 10M, 50K, 50M and 100M distances with UTMB indexing for the longer races, basic stocked aid stations, cupless policy, and pacer rules for the 100 miler.

Turkey Trails in Des Moines is an annual Thanksgiving themed running event on November 22, 2026 at Gray's Lake Park with on-site races from a kids dash to a half marathon and a virtual option. Features include chip timing, event shirts, med..

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..