Trail Running calendar near Neola 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 at Calvin Crest near Fremont, Nebraska, run on a 10-mile single-track loop with about 900 feet of climb per loop; formats include a 100-mile, marathon, half, a 13-hour event, and a Double Crown, with proceeds supporting the camp..

Trail and obstacle event at Rockford Lake on May 30, 2026, with an approximately 4 to 5 mile course on wooded and pasture trails. Rucking and two person team options are available; fee is $30 and includes a shirt and awards.

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.

A timed trail event at Chalco Hills Recreation Area with 3, 6, and 12 hour options. The course is a roughly 3 mile single track loop with two aid stations and a 250 runner cap.

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.

Night trail races at Wagon Train Lake in Hickman, Nebraska on August 1, 2026. Distances are 4 mile and 8 mile, with fees that include a shirt, snacks, and awards.

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.

Gravel Worlds Run Series in Lincoln, Nebraska offers 50k, half marathon, 10k and 5k mostly on gravel roads with rolling hills. Events are self-supported, marked, and include regular aid stations plus GPS course files.

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.

Navigate through Waubonsie Park using maps and instructions to find checkpoints in this final series race. Participants can compete solo or in teams for a self supported five mile orienteering challenge.

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.

Looped trail races at Glenn Cunningham Lake with five distance options from 5 mile to 50 mile, two aid stations per loop, a 500 runner cap, 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..