Trail Running calendar near Coon Rapids 2025-2026

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park takes place in Granger, Iowa, along the scenic shore of Saylorville Lake within Jester Park. Runners can choose between a 5K or 10K race on varied trail surfaces including gravel, dirt, and grass. The event offers clear course markings, support, and basic timin..

The Hawks Watch Run/Walk is an annual 5K trail running and walking event held at the scenic Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa. Celebrating its 18th year in 2025, the race offers participants a chance to enjoy a challenging and picturesque course through natural surroundings. Registration..

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa, with the start/finish at Jordan Creek Mall. Distances: 5K, 10K, and 20K rucks along the Jordan Creek trail system. Atmosphere: Open to all; not a race but a fundraising memorial honoring military service members and first responders.Special features: active service m..

The G.O.A.T.z Trail Runs, held annually at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha, Nebraska, offer a variety of trail running distances including 5 miles, 10.5 miles, 21 miles, 50K, and a challenging 50-mile race. The courses primarily feature trail and grass surfaces, with multiple laps required for longer..

The Equalizer Endurance Run is an inclusive running event held in Des Moines, IA, designed for both new and experienced runners to challenge themselves at ultra distances. The event features a unique age/sex 'equalizer' scoring system, allowing participants to compete fairly across different age gro..

Yippee-Ki-Yay is a trail-running event in Council Bluffs, Iowa, offering a 50K ultramarathon, a Half Marathon, and a 10K on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. The historic rails-to-trail course is a crushed limestone out-and-back, about 90% trail and 10% pavement, with sweeping Heartland countryside vie..

Born to Run 5k in Des Moines takes place at Confluence Brewing Co., 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA. The event offers a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run on a scenic, looped trail course framed by natural beauty. It aims to be family-friendly and inclusive, welcoming walkers and dogs on leash, with p..

The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races take place at Jester Park Equestrian Center in Granger, Iowa. Options include 10 Miler, 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile, all on a 100% trail course of rolling hills with a long flat stretch that can be fast or tough depending on Iowa weather. Each loop gains 455 feet, t..

Turkey Trails- Des Moines, organized by Bodies Race Company, takes place at Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines, IA 50315 (2101 Fleur Dr). The Thanksgiving-themed event offers 1 mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, Virtual Race, and a Volunteer-then-Run option, with 5k/10k distances described as a family-friendly T..

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs take place at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa. The event offers four distances: half marathon (13.1 miles), 50 miles, 101K, and a full 100-mile endurance run, with a combo option called The Hard Way (13.1 plus 50 miles). The course area centers on..