Trail Running calendar near Peosta 2025-2026

The Pleasant Creek Trail Run, held in Palo, Iowa, is an annual trail running event featuring three race distances: 15K, 30K, and 45K. The course runs on Pleasant Creek’s outer loop equestrian trail, a 15K loop of primarily dirt and grass trails with rolling hills and occasional small water crossings..

Last Dot Standing at Belleville, Wisconsin, organized by Ten Junk Miles Racing, kicks off at Belleville Community Park. The LMS format features a 4.2-mile out-and-back course between Belleville and Dot's Tavern, a 70-year-old tavern off the trail; each leg must be completed in one hour, with the nex..

The 4sta Hike is an annual trail running event held at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, Illinois, along the Mississippi River. Participants run a challenging 1-mile loop featuring smooth single track, rocks, roots, downed trees, and steep gradients up to 48%. The course offers two option..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest takes place in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, within the scenic driftless region known for its unique terrain and beautiful valley views. This event offers three race distances: a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, catering to trail runners of all skill levels. Pa..

Queen of the Ridge is a women-only endurance running event held on a family dairy farm in Arena, Wisconsin, located in the scenic Driftless Area near Madison. This unique race features a "Last Woman Standing" format where female runners complete a challenging 1 to 1.25-mile loop with at least 250 fe..

Doggone Tired Ultra is a trail ultramarathon in Rodgers Park, Vinton, Iowa, offering 50K and 10-mile options. The course winds through wood-chip trails around a lake and campground, with roughly 3.5 miles of low-traffic gravel and grassy/wooded sections that include some technical terrain. Runners c..

The Swiss Valley Trail Races, held in Peosta, Iowa, offer runners three distance options: 5.2 miles, 25K, and 50K. Set within the scenic Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, the course features rugged terrain, creek crossings, and steep inclines, with each 5.2-mile loop climbing approximately 875 feet. The..

October 4-5, 2025, The Hennepin Hundred is Illinois’ only point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon, running from Sterling along the Rock River to Colona near the Mississippi and following the 104-mile Hennepin Canal State Trail through northwest Illinois’ historic locks, lift bridges, and scenic farm..

The Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run / Hero Walk in Dyersville, Iowa, offers a festive and spooky running experience with multiple events including a 5K Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run, a 10K Trail Run, and a 1 Mile Hero Walk. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes as they navigate a 3...

The Trail Run at Indian Lake is a scenic trail running event held at Indian Lake County Park in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. The race offers two distances: a long course of approximately 10.5 km and a short course of about 5.8 km. The course begins in a restored sedge meadow near the kettle lake formed..

Autumn Leaf Run is a 5K trail race held in Freeport, Illinois, at Oakdale Nature Preserve. The course loops through diverse terrain, including wide tree-lined trails, moderate hills, prairie areas, bridge crossings, and several single-track sections. The start and finish are in close proximity, and..

The Backbone Trail Run takes place at Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, offering two race distances: a moderate 4.3-mile course and a more challenging 10K Lake Loop. This trail race is known for its beautiful, scenic setting and a course that starts on pavement before transitioning to trails, pro..

Bone Dash 5K & Monster Mile Fun Run takes place at Lake McBride Trail and Timber Dome Lodge in Solon, Iowa. The event offers two races: a Bone Dash 5K and a Monster Mile one-mile run. The courses start together at Timber Dome Lodge; 5K runners head onto the paved Lake McBride Trail while the 1-mile..

Mines of Spain 100, held in Dubuque, Iowa, offers 100-mile and 100-kilometer ultramarathons on October 17-18, 2025. Set in the driftless region’s bluffs, prairies and forests above the Mississippi River valley, it delivers a true Midwest trail experience. The course is described as a ~20‑mile loop f..

Black Hawk Ridge Trail Run is a trail-running event held in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, at the Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway. The race offers two distances, 8K and 16K, inviting runners of varied experience to tackle woodland and river-adjacent trails. Described as a scenic and his..

The Miner 49er is an endurance running event held in the scenic Mines of Spain near Dubuque, Iowa. It features two race distances: a 25K and a 50K, with the 50K being a double loop of the 25K course. Runners experience approximately 2,200 feet of elevation gain on the 25K and 4,400 feet on the 50K...

Woodpecker Six is a six-hour endurance trail run held in Linn County's scenic Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City, Iowa. The course features a challenging 1.2-mile loop with two significant climbs and multiple stairs, totaling about 215 feet of elevation gain per loop through heavily wooded terrain..

Set in Governor Dodge State Park, The Guv’nor Frozen 50 is Driftless Endurance’s winter ultra featuring 50K, 25K, and 15K options. The 50K is two loops totaling about 31 miles with roughly 4,400 feet of elevation gain, traversing a mix of horse trails, dirt single and double tracks, and prairie path..

The Donald Dash Trail Run is a popular trail running event held at Donald County Park in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. It offers two race distances: a 5K for beginners and a more challenging 15K for experienced runners. The course features diverse terrain including prairie, single track, sand, slick bridg..

The Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run/Walk is an annual event held in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, featuring multiple race distances including a family-friendly, fast, and flat 5K on Friday evening, followed by a 5K, 10K, and half marathon on Saturday. The races take place on existing trails wi..