Trail Running calendar near Dyersville 2026-2027

Trail ultra at Bethel Horizons in the Driftless Area offering 50K, 20M and 10M looped courses with mixed singletrack, grassy ridgelines, rocky climbs, fully stocked aid stations and chip timing.

A chip timed 5K in Keystone, Iowa on 10/10/2026 where participants wear flag belts and encounter costumed zombies who try to pull flags. Proceeds support Keystone First Responders and Benton Girl's Wrestling.

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.

A charity running event in Solon, Iowa featuring a timed 5K and a Monster Mile, with all proceeds to the Arthritis Foundation to support pediatric rheumatic disease awareness.

A loop-based trail event near Dubuque, IA, offering **100 mile** and **100 km** options on varied terrain with significant elevation and multiple scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River.

Meyerhoff's Mayhem is a 48 hour endurance event at Big Woods Campground in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Runners do 4 mile loops every 4 hours in individual or team relay formats while meals, finish medals, and participant sweatshirts are provided.

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.

Miner 49er in Dubuque offers 25K and 50K out and back trail courses through the Mines of Spain with significant elevation gain and three aid stations. The course includes single track, stone steps, stream crossings, and river views.

A backyard ultra in Colona, IL with hourly 4.17m loops on trails and roads; generally flat with a mid-loop ravine hill and parking plus space to camp.

A backyard ultra in Delmar, IA where runners complete repeated 4.16 mile loops each hour until one remains; camp space, limited crew, sweater and cash prizes.

Woodpecker Six is a six hour trail endurance run on November 14, 2026 in Central City, IA. The 1.2 mile loop includes two large climbs and stairs, with aid station food, a long sleeve race shirt, and awards for 24 plus loops.

A winter trail event at Governor Dodge State Park on Dec 5, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 15K over horse trails, single and double track with multiple aid stations, cup-less hydration, and specific pacer and crewing rules for the 50K.

Trail races at Donald County Park include 5 km, 15 km and a Kids One Mile Fun Run across prairie, single-track, sand and bridges. Proceeds support Friends of Donald Park for trail maintenance and repair.

Trail races at Yellow River State Forest on May 7–8, 2027 include 5K, 10K and half marathon options with timed results and age-group awards.

Rumble on the Ridge is a backyard ultra style last person standing race near Arena, Wisconsin, run on a 1 to 1.25 mile loop with 20 minute laps. The course reverses direction every four hours and includes 250 to 300 feet of elevation gain p..

A multi-distance trail event in Decorah, Iowa using single-track park trails, with aid stations, significant climbing and proceeds supporting local trail and school groups.