Trail Running calendar near Coon Rapids 2026-2027

Timed 6, 12 and 24 hour runs on a 1.905 mile lighted loop at Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines, with age and sex equalizer scoring, an aid station, indoor toilets, race shirts, and awards after the race.

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock takes place November 7, 2026 at Whiterock Conservatory in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Offered distances include 5K, 10K, a half marathon and a new 30K option, with registration opening November 11, 2025.

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 endurance event at Jester Park, Granger, IA on November 21, 2026 offering 10M, 50K, 50M and 100M distances; the 50K, 50M and 100M are UTMB index races. Cupless aid stations, included shirt and medal, and pacer rules for the 100M.

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..

Trail trail races in Omaha on Thanksgiving morning, Nov 26, 2026, offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a kids' race; one-hundred percent of proceeds support Food Bank for the Heartland and registration opens June 1, 2026.

Sycamore 8 is a December trail race in Johnston, Iowa, that follows the Sycamore Trail along the Des Moines River. The route offers rolling single track, river views, variable winter conditions, and a field capped at 300 participants.

Multi-loop trail races at Hitchcock Nature Center with staffed aid stations, mandatory personal hydration, and distances from a Half Marathon to 100 miles. Field is limited and specific pacer and drop bag rules apply.