Trail Running calendar near Decorah 2025-2026

Test your endurance at Woodpecker Six, a six hour trail run through Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City, Iowa on November 8, 2025. Tackle a 1.2 mile loop with big climbs, enjoy aid stations and a heated lodge for midrace comfort.

Take on scenic, technical single track in Mines of Spain park near Dubuque, IA with a 25K or 50K double lap option. Stone steps, stream crossings and steep climbs make this a rugged and rewarding fall trail challenge.

Join the Get Roasted Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning in Waverly for a fun 5k on scenic park trails and a kids dash for ages 10 and under. Enjoy a designer shirt, finisher cap and hot cocoa while helping local family services.

Storm the Bluffs on Dec 6 in Minnesota City invites trail runners and mountain bikers to tackle the scenic Bronk Plowline Trails with options from 5 km runs to a challenging duathlon. Proceeds support youth mental health programs.

Celebrate New Years Eve at The Critter in Waverly, a rugged 10K forest loop plus 12 hour, 8 hour and 4 hour timed challenges. Camp onsite and refuel in a cozy historic dining hall while you hike, run or ruck to finish 2025 strong.

Take on the Triple D Winter Race in Dubuque County on January 17, 2026 with bike and run distances for every level. Organized by local volunteers, the day ends with warm food and drinks at 7Hills Brewery Event Center and prizes for top fini..

Run the Sap Run Scramble at Embark Maple Farm, a 5K through maple woods with maple snack stops or a Last Person Standing lap challenge. Expect rugged, muddy trails, wood fired pizza, live music and sugarhouse tours.

Find your pace at the Zumbro Endurance Run, a two day trail festival April 10 and 11 in scenic Zumbro Bottoms, Minnesota. Choose from 17, 34, 50 or 100 mile courses through hardwoods, sand coulees and river crossings.

Join Storm the Park on April 18, 2026 at Whitewater State Park in Altura, MN for scenic trail races from 5K to 50K. Organized by Storm Sporting Events, the race supports youth mental health and showcases river, meadow, and bluff views.

Run scenic trails in Yellow River State Forest on May 8 and 9, 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Family friendly Friday 5K allows leashed dogs and Dirty Double entrants get a hand crafted race mug.

Storm the Farm invites trail runners to tackle single track, bluff climbs and Cedar Creek crossings at Briggs Outdoors in Winona, Minnesota. Distances from 5k to a 43k ultra; pre registration required and the event is cupless.

Join Goose Bumps in Stoddard, WI a fundraiser by River City Running Club with timed loop 6 hour and 24 hour options for runners and walkers of any distance. Enjoy an aid station, post race meal, games and the chance to log big miles.

Test your legs on rugged, scenic loops at the Swiss Valley Trail Races with 50K, 25K and a 5.2 mile course. Enjoy creek crossings, big climbs, free camping and showers while supporting local conservation; registration opens Jan 1, 2026.

The Mines of Spain 100 offers 100 mile and 100 kilometer trail ultraruns on scenic loops around Dubuque's Mines of Spain. Expect rugged singletrack, steep climbs and Mississippi River views on a challenging multi loop course.