Trail Running calendar near Coon Rapids 2026-2027

Two days of obstacle-course racing at Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone, Iowa offering 5K, 6-mile Full Gladiator and junior/parent 5K heats. Sunday includes kid pricing, an exclusive wristband and group drink rewards.

The Hill Raisin' Half & Fun Run in Little Sioux, Iowa on May 16, 2026 offers a half marathon and a 5.3 mile fun run across Loess Hills terrain, with proceeds supporting Friends of Loess Hills State Forest.

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.

Part of the Iowa Trail Run Series, Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines hosts 5K and 10K trail races on June 27, 2026, with clear course marking, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post-race food.

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.

A midsummer trail event at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock offering a 3.1 mile 5K and a 2.2 mile nature hike, a Christmas in July costume theme, eco friendly medals, and proceeds to support a terrain park tow rope and four season recreation.

A trail ultramarathon at Whiterock Conservancy near Coon Rapids, Iowa featuring 50K and 50 mile looped courses with regular aid stations and proceeds donated to the conservancy.

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.

Experience historic stage coach trails and rolling hills in Ida Grove at this loop based trail event. Runners choose between fifty mile and fifty kilometer distances with well stocked aid stations in a scenic park setting.

Experience historical landmarks and rolling hills at the Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon. Choose from three distances on a scenic loop featuring 1000 feet of elevation gain and well stocked aid stations.

A rural ultra in Booneville, Iowa offering 10K, 50K, 100K and 100-mile options, with marked ultra courses, cue sheets required, and limited crew support on course.

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 trail event at Arrowhead Park near Neola Iowa featuring a 5K with 15-plus obstacles and a 1 Mile kids course. Proceeds support the Pottawattamie County Trails Association and registration includes park entrance and event photos.

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.

An off road 5 Miles obstacle course in Saint Charles, Iowa on September 26, 2026, hosted by Contributors Breakfast Club; the local fundraiser keeps proceeds in Iowa and lets participants help design several obstacles.

A backyard ultra at Lake Ahquabi State Park where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile laps every hour until one runner completes one more lap than everyone else. The loop runs through wooded trail with aid stations and on-course restrooms.

A trail running event at Glenn Cunningham Lake on October 18, 2026, offering five distances from 5 miles to 50 miles with looped courses, staffed aid stations, and proceeds supporting local trails and community projects.

Trail races on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail in Council Bluffs offering 50K, half marathon and 10K options. Field is limited to 200 runners, events are chip timed with aid stations and crushed limestone out and back courses.