Trail Running calendar near Ida Grove 2025-2026

The Dizzy GOAT is a unique running event held at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha, NE, where participants can choose to run for 3, 6, or 12 hours. Runners can set their own pace, take breaks, and enjoy the scenic 3-mile loop. The event encourages fun and personal challenges, with a participant..

Whiterock Ultra is a trail running event held at the scenic Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa, featuring 50K and 50-mile distances. The race takes place on July 26, 2025, within a 5,500-acre nonprofit land trust known for its 40 miles of trails along the Middle Raccoon River Valley. The 50K..

The Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon is a challenging 26.2-mile marathon held in Ida Grove, Iowa, featuring single-track dirt and mowed meadow trails through the rolling hills of Moorehead Park. The course consists of three 8.8-mile loops, with options to run one loop (1/3 Mazathon), two loops (2/3 Maz..

The Trail of the Dragon 50 Mile Run, held in Ida Grove, Iowa at Moorehead Park, offers challenging trail running through rolling hills and historic sites. The course features 10-mile loops on single-track dirt and mowed meadows, with an elevation gain of about 1,000 feet per loop. Runners can choose..

The G.O.A.T.z Trail Runs, held annually at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha, Nebraska, offer a variety of trail running distances including 5 miles, 10.5 miles, 21 miles, 50K, and a challenging 50-mile race. The courses primarily feature trail and grass surfaces, with multiple laps depending on the di..

The Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K, Half Marathon, and 10K races take place annually in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the scenic Wabash Trace Nature Trail. This event features a 50K ultra marathon, half marathon, and 10K race, all run on a crushed limestone Rails-to-Trails course with beautiful Heartland countryside..

Feast & Feathers is a Thanksgiving Day trail running event held at Lake Cunningham in Omaha, Nebraska. Offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Little Gobbler Trot for kids, the race caters to all ages and abilities. The scenic courses feature trails with hills, providing a challenging and enjoyable..

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs take place at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa. Scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, the event offers multiple distances including a half marathon (13.1 miles), 50 miles, 101K (a combination of the half marathon plus 50 miles), and a full 100-mile..