Trail Running calendar near Little Sioux 2026-2027

The Hill Raisin' Half & Fun Run in Little Sioux, Iowa on May 16, 2026 offers a half marathon and a 5.3 mile fun run across Loess Hills terrain, with proceeds supporting Friends of Loess Hills State Forest.

Trail races on a roughly 10-mile loop at Calvin Crest near the Platte River, offering multiple distances and technical single-track terrain; proceeds support the camp's trails and facilities.

Blazing Trails for Brain Injury is a fundraising event featuring a 5K run and a one mile walk/roll at Chalco Hills Recreation Area on June 13, 2026. It offers a virtual option and raises funds for brain injury services across Nebraska.

Mud Factor OMAHA is a 5K mud run at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion, NE on June 14, 2026. A signed liability waiver and photo ID are required for adults, and spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival-area access.

Timed trail event at Chalco Hills Recreation Area with 3, 6 and 12 hour options on a ~3 mile single track loop, two aid stations, and proceeds supporting local trail systems.

A midsummer trail event at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock offering a 3.1 mile 5K and a 2.2 mile nature hike, a Christmas in July costume theme, eco friendly medals, and proceeds to support a terrain park tow rope and four season recreation.

A trail ultramarathon at Whiterock Conservancy near Coon Rapids, Iowa featuring 50K and 50 mile looped courses with regular aid stations and proceeds donated to the conservancy.

Experience historic stage coach trails and rolling hills in Ida Grove at this loop based trail event. Runners choose between fifty mile and fifty kilometer distances with well stocked aid stations in a scenic park setting.

Experience historical landmarks and rolling hills at the Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon. Choose from three distances on a scenic loop featuring 1000 feet of elevation gain and well stocked aid stations.

Lucky Bucket 5K takes place August 15, 2026 at Eugene Mahoney State Park in Ashland, NE. The off road course mixes dirt trails, grass and paved paths; entries include park admission, food, two drink tickets and a post race gathering.

A two day gravel run event in Lincoln Nebraska offering 50k, half marathon, 10k and 5k mostly on gravel and dirt roads. Races are self supported with aid stations and a hilly course averaging 4 to 5 percent grade.

Wabash Trace Running Festival in Shenandoah, Iowa follows the crushed limestone Wabash Trace Nature Trail and offers marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a free kids mile. Races include well stocked aid stations and community support.

A trail event at Arrowhead Park near Neola Iowa featuring a 5K with 15-plus obstacles and a 1 Mile kids course. Proceeds support the Pottawattamie County Trails Association and registration includes park entrance and event photos.

Experience a 200 mile point to point footrace along Nebraska's historic Cowboy Trail. This flat and fast rails to trails course features over 200 bridges and runs through charming historic towns.

A 5 mile trail run, hike, or ruck at Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center in Sioux City on October 3, 2026, with a separate 1k kids run. The route uses Nature Center and Stone State Park trails and includes substantial elevation gain and varied tra..

Trail races at Pawnee Lake Beach Area in Lincoln with 3, 6, and 12 mile options. Entry fees include a long sleeve shirt, medal, snacks, and drinks.

A trail running event at Glenn Cunningham Lake on October 18, 2026, offering five distances from 5 miles to 50 miles with looped courses, staffed aid stations, and proceeds supporting local trails and community projects.

Trail races on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail in Council Bluffs offering 50K, half marathon and 10K options. Field is limited to 200 runners, events are chip timed with aid stations and crushed limestone out and back courses.

A 32nd annual 50K ultramarathon around Brainard, NE featuring about 33 miles of rolling hills on gravel, dirt, bike trail and cross country terrain. The crew friendly loop includes aid stops, no time limits, entry shirts and finisher awards..

Woods Park Twilight Runs in Lincoln NE on October 24 2026 features a cross country style grass course with a kids 1 mile and a 5K. The community event includes food trucks and aims to support the Lincoln Food Bank.