Trail Running calendar near Dubuque 2025-2026

Brave winter trails in Dubuque County at the Triple D Winter Endurance Race, featuring bike and run distances from 5K to 70 miles on the Heritage Trail and nearby routes. Finish at 7Hills for warm food, prizes and community celebration.

On February 7, 2026 join the Frozen Assets 5K in Madison and run or skate across the frozen surface of Lake Mendota, starting and finishing at The Edgewater. Enjoy scenic views of downtown and the UW Madison campus during the Frozen Assets..

Run scenic Driftless trails at Governor Dodge State Park on March 7, 2026, choosing from 10K, 27K, or rugged 50K courses. Support local conservation while enjoying stocked aid stations, a custom Silo bag and a horseshoe finisher medal.

Take on the Skunk Ape 806 314 Trail Race at Lowell Park with 33.75 mile and 13.5 mile solo options or a team 806 relay. Alternate wooded loops, enjoy hearty aid station fare and finisher swag, and chase podium awards and great camaraderie.

Join the Team Red Shamrock Trail Challenge at Coralville Creekside Park, a charity trail race with 5K and 10 mile options. Enjoy varied single track, grass and paved trails and a post race celebration at Field Day Brewing Co.

Explore Iowa's scenic parks with the Iowa Trail Run Series, offering 5K and 10K races plus kids runs across the state. Expect marked courses, rotating swag, post race fuel and beer, with a season pass option.

Hit the trails at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve on April 18, 2026 with 50 mile, 50K and half marathon distances. Looped single and double track, big climbs and stocked aid stations create a scenic, serious trail challenge.

Take on the Donald Dash Trail Run on May 2, 2026 at Donald County Park in Mount Horeb, WI with scenic 5 km and 15 km options over prairie, single track, sand and hills. Limited to about 300 runners, all proceeds fund Friends of Donald Park..

Part of the Iowa Trail Run Series, Mines of Spain in Dubuque offers 5K, 10K and half marathon trail options on Saturday May 2, 2026. Expect marked courses, rotating race swag, optional tech shirt and tasty post race food.

Join the Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run/Walk May 8 and 9 in Harpers Ferry, IA for timed trail 5K, 10K and half marathon options through scenic forest terrain. Proceeds support the state forest and awards include unique canva..

Take on scenic single track at Sunderbruch Park on May 16 2026 with 5K and 10K options for all levels. Expect dirt trails, technical sections, aid stations, and a relaxed post race potluck with bacon and beer.

Run scenic flat trails along the Badger State and Sugar River in Belleville WI at the Sugar Badger 50 Miler, 50K and Half Marathon on May 23, 2026. Enjoy generous cutoffs, stocked aid stations, a quarter mile tunnel so bring a light, plus p..

Take on scenic, technical trails at the Mines of Spain Trail Races in Dubuque, IA on August 8, 2026, with 4 mile, 7 mile and half marathon options. Enjoy bluff views of the Mississippi, challenging climbs and a family friendly kids mini rac..

Push your limits at Run The Hawk Trail Run in Middleton, WI, a timed challenge at Blackhawk Ski Club. Solo or team multi hour races and a fun run on a rugged loop with steep climbs, pines, a spring pool and a ski jump backdrop.

Tackle singletrack at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa on Saturday, September 13 for the 11th Pleasant Creek Trail Run. Choose 15K, 30K or 45K and enjoy a scenic counterclockwise course with aid stations and a postrace celebration.

Discover the scenic trails of Yellow River State Forest in Iowa's driftless region near Harpers Ferry with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Tackle varied terrain, soak up valley views, and enjoy camaraderie and post race fun.

Take on rugged trails and creek crossings at the Swiss Valley Trail Races in Peosta, Iowa on Oct 3, 2026, with 5.2 mile, 25k and 50k loop options. Proceeds benefit Friends of Dubuque County Conservation and free camping and shuttles ease ra..

Run the Hennepin Hundred, an all trail ultramarathon along the scenic Hennepin Canal featuring flat terrain and canal and farmland views. Distances: 100, 50, 50K and team relay with Western States qualification for the 100.

Join Broken Rock Trail Runs in Dodgeville, WI on October 10, 2026 for a day of scenic, challenging trail racing with distances from a 1 mile to a 50K. Enjoy rugged Driftless terrain and friendly race vibes for all levels.

Explore rugged, scenic trails along the Mississippi at the Mines of Spain 100 in Dubuque on October 16, 2026. Choose 100 mile or 100K on a roughly 20 mile loop through prairies, hardwood forests and technical climbs.