Trail Running calendar near Palo 2026-2027

Lace up for the Galena Classic Sasquatch Shuffle, a festive 3k snowshoe run or walk at Eagle Ridge on February 14, 2026. Event goes on with or without snow, rentals available and awards for top finishers in multiple divisions.

Join the Team Red Shamrock Trail Challenge in Coralville, a scenic trail fundraiser for the Red Shamrock Foundation. Run 10 mile, 5K or a 1500 meter fun run on varied trails and celebrate afterward at Field Day Brewing Co.

Hit the trails at Lake MacBride State Park on Saturday April 11 2026 for the Iowa Trail Run Series offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Enjoy marked courses, a rotating race gift, post race food and fun for all levels.

Loud Thunder 50 features 50 mile, 50K and half marathon trail races at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve in Illinois City, IL, running scenic loops mostly on single and double track with plenty of climbing. Camp at Horse Corral Campground and en..

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.

Join Sunderbruch Park trail races in Davenport on May 16, 2026 with 5K and 10K on mostly single track dirt trails. The 5K is rolling while the 10K adds technical climbs and sharp descents. Bring your own cup or bottle.

Run scenic bluffs and Mississippi River views at the Mines of Spain Trail Races in Dubuque, featuring half marathon, 7 mile and 4 mile course options. Expect technical mixed terrain, aid stations, and a free kids Mini Mines during packet pi..

Tackle scenic trails at Scott County Park near Long Grove with options from a challenging 50K to 10 and 5 mile courses. Run rolling dirt and prairie singletrack, enjoy stocked aid stations and park amenities for a great trail weekend.

Tackle rolling dirt and grass trails at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa with 15K 30K and 45K loop options. Run by Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance, this No Coast Trail Series event features cash and age group prizes.

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.

Choose from a 50K, 25K or 5.2 mile loop through Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, featuring creek crossings, steep climbs and rugged single track. Proceeds support Friends of Dubuque County Conservation and free camping and showers are availabl..

Test your limits on the Mines of Spain 100 in Dubuque IA with 100 mile and 100 kilometer options on October 16, 2026. A roughly 20 mile loop reveals Mississippi River overlooks, prairies, hardwood forest and steep technical climbs.