Trail Running calendar near Palo 2026-2027

A 5K Run/Walk at Camp Courageous in Monticello, IA on June 13, 2026 featuring a scenic trail route, packet pickup on June 12 and race day, race shirts for registrants by May 16, and age group awards.

A nine hour endurance run on a 0.85 mile loop at Schuetzen Park in Davenport, IA, with solo and team relay options. The event includes staffed aid, hot food, a custom shirt, online registration only and a no refund policy.

An overnight 10 hour timed trail race at the Millville Bridle Unit near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, run on a 5.25 mile loop. Limited to 75 runners, the event features a single aid station with basic race food and one steep climb with plann..

Crossroads Trail Mix at Westbrook Park in DeWitt IA on June 20 2026 offers paved and trail 2.62 races plus a .62 kids run, a warm up event on June 10, and supports the Paul Skeffington Memorial Race Foundation and trail development.

House of Hope Trail Blaze on July 11, 2026 at George Wyth State Park features a 6.2-mile loop through the park and Hartman Reserve. Team and individual 5K and 10K options include official timing and top-three awards.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon, IA on July 18, 2026 offering 25K and 50K looped courses. The route stays mostly on trails, features multiple aid stations per loop, and the field is capped at 175 runners.

A timed 5k trail run or walk at Connorridge Farms in Oxford, Iowa, with a Virtual 5k option, prairie views, a prairie identification challenge, awards, and on-site finish line music.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

Wildcat XC on August 8, 2026 in Janesville, Iowa includes a competitive 5K, a fun 5K, a family run, and a youth 1 mile race. Fees are $30 for the 5K and $15 for the kids mile and all proceeds support the Janesville CSD Cross Country program..

Part of Hoover Hometown Days on August 8, 2026, the event features a 5K through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site tall-grass prairie and a 1.5K walk around the Presidential Library grounds.

Test your endurance at Prairie du Chien's first backyard ultra featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop through La Riviere Park. Run one lap every hour until only one participant remains or enjoy a relaxed one lap fun run.

Trail races at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA on August 29, 2026 offer 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on a multi loop course with stocked aid stations and a no refund registration policy.

A timed 4 hour and 8 hour trail endurance event on a 3.15 mile loop at Cedar Bend Park near Waverly, Iowa on September 5, 2026. Laps count only within the time limits and a main aid station serves the start and finish.

Trail races of 15K, 30K and 45K at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa on September 12, 2026. The event uses a 15K equestrian loop with dirt and grass trails, offers awards and cash prizes, and includes a post-race cookout.

A four hour looped trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve featuring a one mile loop with steep gradients and off trail sections. Prizes go to the runners with the most loops and proceeds support the preserve.

Fast Track Trail Race in George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, IA features runnable dirt single-track courses in 13K and 25K two-loop formats. The course is smooth with gentle rollers and on-course support is limited to a few aid points.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, run on a 5.2 mile loop with creek crossings and steep climbs. Options include 50K, 25K and a single 5.2 mile loop, with free camping and showers nearby.

A chip timed 5K in Keystone, Iowa on 10/10/2026 where participants wear flag belts and encounter costumed zombies who try to pull flags. Proceeds support Keystone First Responders and Benton Girl's Wrestling.

A trail running event at Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, organized by Backbone Lake Friends, offering a 4.3 mile Original route and a 10K Lake Loop with stated difficulty levels.

A charity running event in Solon, Iowa featuring a timed 5K and a Monster Mile, with all proceeds to the Arthritis Foundation to support pediatric rheumatic disease awareness.