Trail Running calendar near Palo 2026-2027

The Galena Classic Sasquatch Shuffle will take place in Galena on Saturday 14 February 2026.

A trail race in Coralville on April 4, 2026 offering 10 mile, 5K and a new 1500 meter fun run to benefit the Red Shamrock Foundation, with mixed-surface trails, aid stations, event shirts, and chip timing.

Trail races at Lake MacBride State Park on April 11, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with marked courses, basic timing, a custom bib and post-race food.

A trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Illinois City, IL offering a 50 mile, 50K, and half marathon on a 13.3 mile loop with mostly natural trail, two aid stations, camping at the Horse Corral Campground, and online-only registr..

Trail run in Dubuque on May 2, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances. The event features marked trails, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post-race food; series entry includes a series gift.

Trail races at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport, IA featuring approximately 5k and 10k single-track courses, cup-free aid, race swag and a potluck with bacon and beer. Online registration only with waitlist and a deferral option.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, IA featuring 50K and 25K looped courses on limestone and singletrack, multiple staffed aid stations, and a capped field for 2026.

Trail races at Mines of Spain near Dubuque include 4 mile, 7 mile and half marathon distances on varied singletrack and prairie trails, with aid stations, cup free practices, shuttle service and age group awards.

Trail races at Scott County Park in Long Grove, Iowa with 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on mixed dirt and grass loops. The event features stocked aid stations, drop bags, post race food, and a community focused race format.

A trail running event at Pleasant Creek Park on September 12, 2026, offering 15K, 30K and 45K looped courses on dirt and grass with rolling hills, timed results, age-group and overall awards, and a post-race cookout.

A trail race at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo offering 13K and 25K looped courses on mainly dirt single track through woods, prairie and lakefront. Limited on-course aid and post-race food, photos and awards are provided.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, on a rugged 5.2-mile loop with 5.2-mile, 25K, and 50K options, free camping and shuttle service, and proceeds supporting local conservation.

A multi-loop trail ultramarathon in Dubuque set on a roughly 20-mile loop through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area, offering 100-mile and 100K options with substantial elevation and varied terrain.

The Meyerhoff's Mayhem will take place in Cedar Falls from Friday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026. You can run between 4 and 4 hours.