Trail Running calendar near Mitchellville 2026-2027

Tackle winter trails at the Groundhog Grind Trail Run in early February at Thomas Mitchell Park in Mitchellville, Iowa. Choose a scenic 5K single loop or 10K double loop and race in person or virtually for a fun, chilly challenge.

Run the Center Trails in Des Moines with 4 and 8 mile options in the Iowa Trail Run Series on scenic local routes. Enjoy clear course marking, timing, rotating race swag, post race food and optional tri blend shirt for a fun race day.

Run the Kuehn to Coon 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Earlham, Iowa, and enjoy scenic prairie and woodland trails through Kuehn Conservation Park. Hosted by the Adel Rotary Club, the race raises funds for local service projects.

Run into evening at McFarland Park near Ames for the Iowa Trail Run Series Midsummer Night's Run, a sunset trail 5K and 10K over single track, prairie and gravel. Enjoy post race food, games and a rotating race item while supporting Story C..

Hit the trails at the new Iowa Trail Run Series Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines on June 27, 2026, with scenic 5K and 10K options for every pace. Enjoy course support, a custom bib and rotating race item, plus post race food and park views.

Run the Whiterock Ultra on July 25, 2026 at Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa, choosing a 50 mile or 50K challenge over scenic trails and rolling climbs. Proceeds support the conservancy and all finishers receive custom awards.

Booneville Backroads Ultra offers races from 10K to 100 mile across scenic rural roads and the Bridges of Madison County. Expect big elevation, plenty of hills and a true backroads running adventure on Sept 5, 2026.

Hit scenic trails along Saylorville Lake at the Iowa Trail Run Series in Jester Park, with 5K, 10K and a new enduro loop for solo or team racers. Enjoy varied terrain, course support, rotating swag and post race food.

Discover the new Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock on November 7, 2026 at Whiterock Conservatory in Coon Rapids. Choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon or 30K on scenic conservation trails for a memorable fall run.

Celebrate turkey week with the Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races at Jester Park, offering 10M, 50K, 50M and a gritty 100M on rolling, all trail terrain. Expect friendly fall vibes, challenging loops, and finisher shirt and medal.

Run about eight miles along the scenic Sycamore Trail beside the Des Moines River in Johnston, Iowa. Hosted by Capital Striders, this capped field trail event features single track, a midpoint water stop and a friendly postrace gathering.