Trail Running calendar near Council Bluffs 2025-2026

The Angry Cow Trail Run #1 is set to take place at Wagon Train Lake in Hickman, Nebraska, featuring three distance options: 3 miles, 6 miles, and 9 miles. This event, part of the Angry Cow Series, encourages participants to enjoy winter running, with the added option of rucking. Registration include..

The Hilly Goat Half is a running event featuring a half marathon, 10K, and 5K race, taking place at Black Elk-Neihart Park in Blair, Nebraska. Scheduled for April 26, 2025, this event offers participants the chance to enjoy a scenic and challenging course. Registration is available until April 21, w..

Crown of the Crest is an exciting running event organized by the Greater Omaha Area Trail Runnerz (GOATz) at Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska. Scheduled for May 24-25, 2025, the event features multiple race options, including a 100-mile race, a full marathon, a half marathon, and a unique Lucky 13-..

The Dizzy GOAT is a unique running event held at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha, NE, where participants can choose to run for 3, 6, or 12 hours. Runners can set their own pace, take breaks, and enjoy the scenic 3-mile loop. The event encourages fun and personal challenges, with a participant ..

The Whiterock Ultra is an exciting running event taking place at the scenic Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, this ultra-marathon features two main race distances: a 50-mile and a 50K, both traversing the beautiful trails of the 5,500-acre conservancy. Particip..

The Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon is a scenic marathon trail run set in the picturesque Moorehead Park, Ida Grove, Iowa. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, the event features three distance options: a full 26.2-mile marathon, a 17.6-mile (2/3 Mazathon), and an 8.8-mile (1/3 Mazathon). Participants will n..

The Trail of the Dragon 50K/50 Mile Run is an exciting endurance event taking place at Moorehead Park in Ida Grove, Iowa. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, participants can choose between a 50K run, consisting of three 10-mile loops plus an out-and-back, or a 50-mile run, which includes five 10-mile loo..

The Bohemian Alps Endurance Runs, held annually in Brainard, Nebraska, features a challenging 50K ultramarathon and a half marathon. The 50K course spans approximately 33 miles of rolling hills, gravel, and dirt roads, with minimal pavement, offering scenic views of rural Butler and Saunders countie..

The G.O.A.T.z Trail Runs is an annual trail running event held at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha, NE, featuring multiple race distances including 50 miles, 50K, 21 miles, 10.5 miles, and 5 miles. Scheduled for October 19, 2025, this event supports local trails and community projects, with proceeds g..

The Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K, Half Marathon, and 10K races will take place on October 25, 2025, in Council Bluffs, IA, along the scenic Wabash Trace Nature Trail. Participants can choose from three race distances: 50K, Half Marathon, or 10K, all featuring a beautiful out-and-back course. The event is limit..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Waubonsie is an exciting trail running event held in Hamburg, Iowa. Participants can expect a well-organized race featuring clear course markings, basic timing, and a custom bib. Each runner receives a variety of race items, including a mug, socks, and a stocking cap.The e..

The Angry Cow Trail Run #4 is set to take place at the Panama Community Center in Panama, Nebraska. This event features three distance options: 2 miles, 4 miles, and 6 miles, with fees ranging from $15 to $35. Participants can also opt for rucking this year, with specific check-in requirements.The r..