Trail Running calendar near Mason City 2025-2026

The Friends of Pilot Knob Trail Race is held annually at Pilot Knob State Park in Forest City, Iowa. The event features 5K and 10K trail runs, offering participants a scenic course through the park's natural surroundings. Runners of all ages can compete, with awards given in multiple age divisions f..

The Big Woods Run is an annual scenic running event held in Faribault, Minnesota, at St. John's United Church of Christ near Big Woods State Park. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run.The course features a mix of r..

Lime Creek Timber Trot is a trail running event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd, Mason City, IA 50401. It features 5‑mile and 5K routes through restored prairie and wooded areas along the Winnebago River, offering scenic fall colors. The rocky trails req..

Meyerhoff's Mayhem is an endurance event held at Big Woods Campground in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The format consists of 4-mile runs every 4 hours across a 48-hour period, with an optional 2-mile add-on after the last leg. The course starts at the tent area and uses a mix of paved trails and a nearby disc..

The Critter is an endurance running event in Waverly, Iowa, at the Ingawanis Adventure Base. It offers multiple timed options for ultrarunners: 4-hour, 8-hour, and 12-hour formats. While the specific course details aren’t listed, the venue suggests a trail-focused, rugged setting typical of ultramar..