Trail Running calendar near Decorah 2026-2027

Mountain trail running at Mt. La Crosse on August 7, 2026, with sprint, a 2 mile 1000' vertical run, a ruck challenge, and a kids race.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

Wildcat XC on August 8, 2026 in Janesville, Iowa includes a competitive 5K, a fun 5K, a family run, and a youth 1 mile race. Fees are $30 for the 5K and $15 for the kids mile and all proceeds support the Janesville CSD Cross Country program..

Test your endurance at Prairie du Chien's first backyard ultra featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop through La Riviere Park. Run one lap every hour until only one participant remains or enjoy a relaxed one lap fun run.

A timed 4 hour and 8 hour trail endurance event on a 3.15 mile loop at Cedar Bend Park near Waverly, Iowa on September 5, 2026. Laps count only within the time limits and a main aid station serves the start and finish.

Participate in a timed race through the scenic trails of Onalaska with distances of 13.1 miles and 3.1 miles. Enjoy a route featuring the Great River State Trail and finish with medals and donuts at Swarthout Park.

A community fundraiser at Goose Island Campground in Stoddard, WI offering timed 6 and 24 hour running and walking. Participants set their own goals, from a single loop to more than 100 miles in 24 hours.

Experience the unique terrain of the driftless region at Yellow River State Forest. Choose from 5K 10K or half marathon distances and enjoy post race food games and sponsor giveaways.

Trail race at George Wyth State Park near Waterloo, IA offering 13K and 25K runnable single track, limited aid stations, race photos, awards and finish line food.

A 5K trail run and walk on September 26, 2026 at Schwertel Family Farms and The Berry Market in Trempealeau WI. The course runs through a corn maze, into a valley and beside a berry patch while a portion of proceeds supports G-E-T Athletes.

Multi day event in Harpers Ferry, Iowa combining trail running, fly fishing and craft beer while directing funds to local fish habitat restoration.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve in Peosta offering 50K, 25K and 5.2 mile looped courses with rugged terrain, camping, showers and shuttle service.

A fixed-time trail event in Winona, MN on October 10, 2026 where participants complete 2.50 mile loops between sunrise and sunset. Options include solo runners, up to five-person relays, a family division, meals, camping, and aid stations.

Trail run and walk at Backbone State Park on October 10, 2026 with two route choices: a 4 mile loop and a 10K lake loop. Day of registration is available and proceeds support Backbone State Park.

Tour de Essex on October 10, 2026 at Essex Park in Rochester MN features a trail 7k, a road 10k, and an Essex Challenge for runners who enter both. All event profits support trail maintenance.

Looped 100-mile and 100K trail races around the Mines of Spain Recreation Area in Dubuque, IA, with varied terrain, scenic Mississippi River views, and significant elevation gain.

A 48 hour endurance event in Cedar Falls with repeated 4 mile legs, individual and team relay options, on course meals, participant sweatshirts and finisher medals.

Hixon 50 is a two-day trail running weekend in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin. It offers races from a kids event and 5K and 10K up to 25K and 50K on singletrack with Mississippi River Valley views.

Experience the seasonal beauty of Clayton County at the Pony Hollow Trail 15K and 5K. Run through the historic Motor Mill park area and enjoy the autumn foliage on this established trail course.

Trail endurance runs in the Mines of Spain near Dubuque offering 25K and 50K on single track with three aid stations and river and bluff views.