Trail Running calendar near Council Bluffs 2025-2026

The Whiterock Ultra is a trail running event held at the scenic Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa, featuring 50K and 50-mile distances. Set within a 5,500-acre nonprofit land trust with 40 miles of trails along the Middle Raccoon River Valley, the race offers challenging courses with signif..

The Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon is a challenging 26.2-mile marathon held in Ida Grove, Iowa, featuring single-track dirt and mowed meadow trails through the rolling hills of Moorehead Park. The course consists of three 8.8-mile loops, with options to run one loop (1/3 Mazathon), two loops (2/3 Maz..

The Trail of the Dragon 50 Mile Run, held in Ida Grove, Iowa at Moorehead Park, offers challenging trail running through rolling hills and historic sites. The course features 10-mile loops on single-track dirt and mowed meadows, with options for a 50K (three loops plus a 1-mile out-and-back) or a 50..

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..

The Bohemian Alps Endurance Runs, held annually in Brainard, Nebraska, feature challenging courses through scenic rural landscapes of Butler and Saunders counties. The main events include a 50K ultramarathon and a half marathon, both consisting of rolling hills on gravel and dirt roads, bike trails,..

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 for longer distance..

The Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K, Half Marathon, and 10K races take place annually in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the scenic Wabash Trace Nature Trail. This event features a Rails-to-Trail course with a fine crushed limestone surface, offering beautiful Heartland countryside views. Participants can choose from a..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Waubonsie will take place in Hamburg on Sunday 9 November 2025.

Feast & Feathers is a Thanksgiving Day trail running event held at Lake Cunningham in Omaha, Nebraska. Offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Lil Gobbler Trot for kids, the race caters to all ages and abilities. Participants enjoy scenic trails with varied terrain, making it a memorable way to sta..

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs take place at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa. This challenging event offers multiple distances including a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 50-mile run, a 101K "Hard Way" (combining the half marathon and 50 miles), and a 100-mile endurance run...

The Angry Cow Trail Run #4 takes place in Panama, Nebraska, starting at the Panama Community Center. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, this event offers trail running distances of 2, 4, and 6 miles. The course features a mix of old railroad tracks converted to trails, wooded areas with creek crossing..

The Crown of the Crest is a challenging trail running event held at Calvin Crest near Fremont, Nebraska. The course features a scenic, technical 10-mile single-track loop with approximately 900 feet of elevation gain, rolling through bluffs and cedar spines along the Platte River. Distances include..