Trail Running calendar near Indianola 2026-2027

Trail events at Winterset City Park featuring a chip timed 5K that starts and finishes at the Stone Pedestrian Bridge and a free one mile kids run.

Backyard Ultra in Bussey IA with 4.167 mile laps each hour and a 12 hour cap, where the winner is the last runner to complete an extra lap.

A rural ultra in Booneville, IA on Sep 5, 2026 offering 100-mile, 100K, 50K and 10K races over hilly country roads with newly marked ultra courses.

Experience the Iowa Trail Run Series at Jester Park featuring 5K, 10K, and 10 hour enduro options. Run along the shores of Saylorville Lake past buffalo enclosures on a mix of grass and dirt trails.

A 5k fun run at Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company in Bondurant with running, walking, or jogging and a post-run celebration, presented by the Iowa Brewery Running Series.

An off road 5 Miles obstacle course in Saint Charles, Iowa on September 26, 2026, hosted by Contributors Breakfast Club; the local fundraiser keeps proceeds in Iowa and lets participants help design several obstacles.

A backyard ultra at Lake Ahquabi where runners complete a 4.167 mile lap each hour until one runner completes one more lap than anyone else.

An obstacle mud run at Camp Sacajawea on September 26 with one mile and three mile courses, waiver required, proceeds benefit Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.

A non timed 1 mile and 3 mile walk and run around Hickory Grove Lake at Snow Bunting Lodge. The event raises funds for Chase Away K9 Cancer in memory of a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog named Remy and welcomes pets.

A community 5K run and walk at the Iowa Arboretum on October 10, 2026 supporting the Foundation for the BAHS, with packet pickup and dog friendly amenities.

Trail races at Brown's Woods in West Des Moines offering 5K, 10K and 15K on single and double track dirt, with proceeds supporting local trail organizations.

An ultra-distance timed event at Gray's Lake in Des Moines with 6, 12 and 24 hour races on a USATF certified 1.905 mile loop. Results use an age and sex equalizer to determine overall awards.

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock takes place November 7, 2026 at Whiterock Conservatory in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Offered distances include 5K, 10K, a half marathon and a new 30K option, with registration opening November 11, 2025.

A charity 5K and 1 mile fun run in Des Moines on November 14, 2026, held at Confluence Brewing Company. The looped trail event features chip timing and supports Marys Helping Hands, which provides basics for new families.

Trail ultramarathon at Jester Park near Granger, IA offering 10 Mile, 50K, 50 Mile and 100 Mile races with aid stations, cupless policy, and specific pacer rules for the 100.

Turkey Trails in Des Moines is an annual Thanksgiving themed running event on November 22, 2026 at Gray's Lake Park with on-site races from a kids dash to a half marathon and a virtual option. Features include chip timing, event shirts, med..

Sycamore 8 is a December trail race in Johnston, Iowa, that follows the Sycamore Trail along the Des Moines River. The route offers rolling single track, river views, variable winter conditions, and a field capped at 300 participants.

A semi self supported 200 mile point to point race in Iowa, mostly on paved trails closed to motor vehicles. The course runs from Marshalltown to Jefferson, offers seven aid and sleep stations, and features live GPS tracking.