Trail Running Calendar near Dyersville 2026-2027

October 2026

Trail Run 100 km 100 mi

Trail ultramarathon in Dubuque, Iowa offering 100 mile and 100 kilometer races on an approximately 20 mile course through bluffs, prairies, and forests.

Oct

24

Sa

Pony Hollow Trail Run

Elkader | 30 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 5 km

The 8th Annual Pony Hollow Trail 5K in Elkader on October 24, 2026 supports a trail expansion to link two trailheads into a continuous loop.

November 2026

Nov

7

Sa

Miner 49er

Dubuque | 23 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 25 km 50 km

Endurance runs in Dubuque, IA with 25K out and back and a 50K double lap over singletrack, stairs, stream crossings and three aid stations.

Nov

14

Sa

Woodpecker Six

Central City | 28 mi from Dyersville

Backyard Ultra

A six hour trail endurance run in Pinicon Ridge Park, Central City, IA, with a 1.2 mile loop, steep climbs, aid station food, and awards for 24 or more loops.

December 2026

Dec

19

Sa

Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge - Center Junction

Jones County | 23 mi from Dyersville

Road Race Trail Run 5 km

A winter event in Central Park, Center Junction on December 19, 2026 with a Candy Cane 800 m, a Polar Run 5K and a Reindeer Plunge into the lake.

March 2027

Mar

20

Sa

Motor Motor Trail Runs

Elkader | 30 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Experience the rocky trails and scenic valley views of Iowa’s Driftless Area with a 5 km technical trail run or a 10 km gravel path race at the Motor Mill Historic Site.

October 2027

Oct

2

Sa

Swiss Valley Trail Races

Peosta | 13 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 5 mi 25 km 50 km

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve in Peosta, IA with 5.2 mile loops and options of 50K, 25K, or 5.2 mile plus camping, showers, and shuttle service.