Trail Running calendar near Coon Rapids 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.

Event Details The AAZK Race Against Extinction is a trail running and hiking event held on Friday, April 24, 2026. This is the 17th annual edition. It takes place at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa, within the scenic Loess Hill..

A running event in Little Sioux, Iowa on May 16, 2026 offering a half marathon distance and a fun run; registration is listed as coming soon and an event page is available on Facebook.

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.

Discover the scenic trails of Iowa's Whiterock Conservancy at this summer ultra. Choose between a 50K or 50-mile course that winds through the river valley. Your run helps support this 5,500-acre nonprofit land trust.

Run through historic Moorehead Park on 10 mile loops of single track and meadow trails. Experience rolling hills and pass historic landmarks in this cupless ultra marathon event supporting local conservation.

The Booneville Backroads Ultra takes runners through Iowa's rural countryside, including the Bridges of Madison County. New for 2026, the ultra courses will be marked, and crew support is permitted. A discount is available for female Trail..

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.

The 14th Annual GOATZ Trail Runs feature five distances at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha. The event includes the original Omaha 50K race. It marks the final race of the Midwestern 50K Mashup SLAM series.

Hit the flat, fast Wabash Trace Nature Trail for the Yippee-Ki-Yay Races in Council Bluffs. Choose from a 50 km ultra, a half marathon, or a 10 km run on this scenic rails-to-trails course. The event is capped at 200 runners and finishes wi..

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.

Choose your challenge at Jester Park in Iowa, with trail distances from 10 miles to 100 miles. The cupless race features rolling hills, a flat section, and basic aid stations. Pacers are welcome for the longer distances.

Feast and Feathers is a Thanksgiving morning trail running event in Omaha. All proceeds go directly to Food Bank for the Heartland, having donated over $364,000 since 2012. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a kids race.

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..

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs feature four trail distances at the scenic Hitchcock Nature Center in Iowa. With a 125-runner cap for the longer races, it's a focused event for dedicated endurance athletes.