Trail Running calendar near Mitchellville 2026-2027

Trail races in Des Moines on April 4, 2026 offering 8 mile and 4 mile distances with clear course marking, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post race food.

A community 4K fun run at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Winterset, IA on April 11, 2026. Organized by Madison County Youth Council, registration is $20 and registering before March 21 guarantees an event t-shirt.

This 5K trail race loops through the scenic Kuehn Conservation area along the Raccoon River. The course features prairie trails, woodlands, and floodplains. The event supports the local service projects of the Adel Rotary Club.

Test your strength and stamina at this premier Iowa obstacle course featuring mud, climbing, and jumping across 5K and 6 mile distances. Compete for a gladiator sword or join a team for a weekend of physical challenges.

Test your endurance at George Wyth State Park by completing ten 5k runs every couple of hours over a full day. Enjoy hot meals and paved trails while working toward a unique handmade finisher prize.

An inclusive community 5k in West Des Moines focused on health equity and cultural awareness. The event uses accessible trails and family friendly activities, with live music, storytime, and spaces for reflection and community connection.

Experience an evening trail race through the woods and prairies of McFarland Park. This summer event offers 5K and 10K distances with post race food and games while supporting local conservation efforts.

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow will take place in Des Moines on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 3 and 6 miles.

Join the Treat Trot Des Moines at Riverview Park for timed 15K, 10K, and 5K races or recreational 1 mile and kids runs. Enjoy chip timing, custom medals, and finish line snacks with the whole family.

A trail ultra at Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa, offering 50K and 50-mile courses over multiple looped trails, with proceeds donated to the conservancy and on-course aid stations every 7–8 miles.

Experience a summer running tradition in Des Moines with distances including a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Enjoy chip timed results, free photos, and finisher medals followed by ice cream at the finish line.

A backyard ultra in Bussey, IA where runners complete hourly **4.167 mile** laps for up to 12 hours; the winner is the last runner to complete one more lap than everyone else. Crew areas are provided near the barn.

Booneville Backroads Ultra offers 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 10k options across hilly rural roads and the Bridges of Madison County. The 2026 changes include course marking, a Trail Sisters discount for women, and limited on course crew suppor..

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.

Enjoy a 5k fun run starting and ending at Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company in Bondurant. Participants of all levels can run or walk a course passing Lake Petocka before celebrating with live music and local craft beer.

The Wild Boar Challenge is a 5-mile off-road obstacle course in Saint Charles, Iowa. Organized locally, it lets runners help design the obstacles they'll tackle. All funds raised support the local Iowa community.

Runners repeat a **4.167 mile** loop around Lake Ahquabi each hour until one runner completes one more lap than the rest; aid and crew areas are based at the beach shelter house.

Experience the flowing single track trails of George Wyth State Park in Waterloo Iowa. Choose between 13km or 25km distances on a smooth and scenic course featuring woods and lakefront views.

A fall trail race in Brown's Woods, West Des Moines offering 5K, 10K and 15K on a 5K outer loop through single and double track dirt trails. Limited parking, course markings, and proceeds support local trail stewardship.

A trail running event at Whiterock Conservatory in Coon Rapids on November 7, 2026, offering 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and 30K distances with published entry fees by distance.