Trail Running calendar near Des Moines 2025-2026

The Groundhog Grind Trail Run will take place in Mitchellville from Sunday 25 January 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run Center Trails in Des Moines on April 4, 2026 with 4 and 8 mile options as part of the Iowa Trail Run Series. Marked courses, timing, rotating souvenirs, post race food and a free kids race make this a fun family outing.

Run the Kuehn to Coon 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Earlham, Iowa, and enjoy scenic prairie and woodland trails through Kuehn Conservation Park. Hosted by the Adel Rotary Club, the race raises funds for local service projects.

Run into evening at McFarland Park near Ames for the Iowa Trail Run Series Midsummer Night's Run, a sunset trail 5K and 10K over single track, prairie and gravel. Enjoy post race food, games and a rotating race item while supporting Story C..

Hit the trails at the new Iowa Trail Run Series Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines on June 27, 2026, with scenic 5K and 10K options for every pace. Enjoy course support, a custom bib and rotating race item, plus post race food and park views.

Run rugged trails and rolling climbs at Whiterock Ultra in Coon Rapids Iowa with 50K and 50 mile options across 5,500 acres of conserved land. Proceeds benefit Whiterock Conservancy and every finisher earns a unique award.

Booneville Backroads Ultra near Van Meter Iowa offers distances from 10K to 100 miles through rural roads and Madison County bridges. Expect big hills, muddy stretches and a friendly grassroots vibe with crew support in 2026.

Hit scenic trails along Saylorville Lake at the Iowa Trail Run Series in Jester Park, with 5K, 10K and a new enduro loop for solo or team racers. Enjoy varied terrain, course support, rotating swag and post race food.

Discover the new Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock on November 7, 2026 at Whiterock Conservatory in Coon Rapids. Choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon or 30K on scenic conservation trails for a memorable fall run.

Take on the Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races at Jester Park with 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 50K or 10 Mile trail options through rolling hills and long flat stretches to test your pacing. Several distances are UTMB index and registration includes a s..