Madrid
Trail Running Calendar near Madrid 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Madrid for 2026-2027! We've gathered 8 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Fall trail race in Brown's Woods, West Des Moines, offering 5K, 10K and 15K looped courses on dirt trails with proceeds supporting local trail groups.
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.
November 2026
An off road 5 miles run through three historic farm sites at Living History Farms on November 7, 2026, with costume contests, awards, a kids run, and a cowbell finisher medal.
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 endurance races at Jester Park in Granger, Iowa on Nov 21 2026 with 10 Mile, 50K, 50 Mile and 100 Mile options and UTMB index status for the longer distances.
December 2026
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.
February 2027
A winter trail race at Thomas Mitchell Park east of Altoona, IA, offering 5k, 10k and 15k loops plus virtual options on a marked, chip timed course.
May 2027
Two-day obstacle course event in Boone, IA with 5K and 6 mile routes, finisher items, awards, Sunday kids pricing and group perks.