Trail Running calendar near Cedar Falls 2025-2026

The Friends of Pilot Knob Trail Race is held annually at Pilot Knob State Park in Forest City, Iowa. The event features 5K and 10K trail runs, offering participants a scenic course through the park's natural surroundings. Runners of all ages can compete, with awards given in multiple age divisions f..

The Pleasant Creek Trail Run, held in Palo, Iowa, is an annual trail running event featuring three race distances: 15K, 30K, and 45K. The course runs on Pleasant Creek’s outer loop equestrian trail, a 15K loop of primarily dirt and grass trails with rolling hills and occasional small water crossings..

Doggone Tired Ultra is a trail ultramarathon in Rodgers Park, Vinton, Iowa, offering 50K and 10-mile options. The course winds through wood-chip trails around a lake and campground, with roughly 3.5 miles of low-traffic gravel and grassy/wooded sections that include some technical terrain. Runners c..

The Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run / Hero Walk in Dyersville, Iowa, offers a festive and spooky running experience with multiple events including a 5K Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run, a 10K Trail Run, and a 1 Mile Hero Walk. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes as they navigate a 3...

Lime Creek Timber Trot is a trail running event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd, Mason City, IA 50401. It features 5‑mile and 5K routes through restored prairie and wooded areas along the Winnebago River, offering scenic fall colors. The rocky trails req..

The Backbone Trail Run takes place at Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, offering two race distances: a moderate 4.3-mile course and a more challenging 10K Lake Loop. This trail race is known for its beautiful, scenic setting and a course that starts on pavement before transitioning to trails, pro..

Bone Dash 5K & Monster Mile Fun Run takes place at Lake McBride Trail and Timber Dome Lodge in Solon, Iowa. The event offers two races: a Bone Dash 5K and a Monster Mile one-mile run. The courses start together at Timber Dome Lodge; 5K runners head onto the paved Lake McBride Trail while the 1-mile..

Meyerhoff's Mayhem is an endurance event held at Big Woods Campground in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The format consists of 4-mile runs every 4 hours across a 48-hour period, with an optional 2-mile add-on after the last leg. The course starts at the tent area and uses a mix of paved trails and a nearby disc..

Woodpecker Six is a six-hour endurance trail run held in Linn County's scenic Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City, Iowa. The course features a challenging 1.2-mile loop with two significant climbs and multiple stairs, totaling about 215 feet of elevation gain per loop through heavily wooded terrain..

The Critter is an endurance running event in Waverly, Iowa, at the Ingawanis Adventure Base. It offers multiple timed options for ultrarunners: 4-hour, 8-hour, and 12-hour formats. While the specific course details aren’t listed, the venue suggests a trail-focused, rugged setting typical of ultramar..