Trail Running calendar near Eldridge 2026-2027

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.

Lace up for the Galena Classic Sasquatch Shuffle, a festive 3k snowshoe run or walk at Eagle Ridge on February 14, 2026. Event goes on with or without snow, rentals available and awards for top finishers in multiple divisions.

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 in Coralville, a scenic trail fundraiser for the Red Shamrock Foundation. Run 10 mile, 5K or a 1500 meter fun run on varied trails and celebrate afterward at Field Day Brewing Co.

Hit the trails at Lake MacBride State Park on Saturday April 11 2026 for the Iowa Trail Run Series offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Enjoy marked courses, a rotating race gift, post race food and fun for all levels.

Loud Thunder 50 features 50 mile, 50K and half marathon trail races at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve in Illinois City, IL, running scenic loops mostly on single and double track with plenty of climbing. Camp at Horse Corral Campground and en..

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 Sunderbruch Park trail races in Davenport on May 16, 2026 with 5K and 10K on mostly single track dirt trails. The 5K is rolling while the 10K adds technical climbs and sharp descents. Bring your own cup or bottle.

Join the CMAR Trail Races at Camp Wokanda July 17 to 19, 2026, offering 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 50K and Half Marathon on scenic, hilly loop and out and back courses. Big elevation and friendly aid stations make it a rewarding trail challenge.

Run scenic bluffs and Mississippi River views at the Mines of Spain Trail Races in Dubuque, featuring half marathon, 7 mile and 4 mile course options. Expect technical mixed terrain, aid stations, and a free kids Mini Mines during packet pi..

Tackle scenic trails at Scott County Park near Long Grove with options from a challenging 50K to 10 and 5 mile courses. Run rolling dirt and prairie singletrack, enjoy stocked aid stations and park amenities for a great trail weekend.

GristMill Grind is a scenic yet rugged 5K and 10K trail run at Franklin Creek State Natural Area on September 5, 2026. Tackle hilly, technical trails with multiple creek crossings while supporting park conservation.

Tackle rolling dirt and grass trails at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa with 15K 30K and 45K loop options. Run by Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance, this No Coast Trail Series event features cash and age group prizes.

Choose from a 50K, 25K or 5.2 mile loop through Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, featuring creek crossings, steep climbs and rugged single track. Proceeds support Friends of Dubuque County Conservation and free camping and showers are availabl..

Experience a flat, fast 104 mile all trail ultramarathon along the historic Hennepin Canal from Sterling to Colona, running past locks, lift bridges and small Illinois towns. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K or team relay distances, with a nig..

Test your limits on the Mines of Spain 100 in Dubuque IA with 100 mile and 100 kilometer options on October 16, 2026. A roughly 20 mile loop reveals Mississippi River overlooks, prairies, hardwood forest and steep technical climbs.