Trail Running calendar near Shell Rock 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of Decoronah during the Nordic Fest Elveløpet. Run or walk along the Upper Iowa River on courses ranging from a family friendly 5k to a 15k trail route.

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.

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..

A community 6K run in Springville, Iowa on August 8, 2026 using an alternate town route instead of the quarry. Chip timing, awards for overall and age-group winners, and proceeds support Springville Sports Boosters.

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.

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 on a 15K loop at Pleasant Creek in Palo IA on September 12 2026, offering 15K, 30K and 45K distances with timed results and post-race activities.

Trail race at Pilot Knob State Park in Forest City, IA, offering 5K and 10K distances with overall and age-group awards. Registration takes place at the park Stone Shelter and refreshments follow the race.

A runnable single-track trail race at George Wyth State Park on September 26, 2026 offering 13K and 25K options. Limited on-course support is provided and post-race food and photos are available near Canfield Shelter.

A non timed 1 mile and 3 mile walk and run around Hickory Grove Lake at Snow Bunting Lodge. The event raises funds for Chase Away K9 Cancer in memory of a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog named Remy and welcomes pets.

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.

Trail run and walk at Backbone State Park on October 10, 2026 with two route choices: a 4 mile loop and a 10K lake loop. Day of registration is available and proceeds support Backbone State Park.

Meyerhoff's Mayhem is a 48 hour endurance event at Big Woods Campground in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Runners do 4 mile loops every 4 hours in individual or team relay formats while meals, finish medals, and participant sweatshirts are provided.

Experience the seasonal beauty of Clayton County at the Pony Hollow Trail 15K and 5K. Run through the historic Motor Mill park area and enjoy the autumn foliage on this established trail course.

Woodpecker Six is a six hour trail endurance run on November 14, 2026 in Central City, IA. The 1.2 mile loop includes two large climbs and stairs, with aid station food, a long sleeve race shirt, and awards for 24 plus loops.

A semi self supported 200 mile point to point race in Iowa, mostly on paved trails closed to motor vehicles. The course runs from Marshalltown to Jefferson, offers seven aid and sleep stations, and features live GPS tracking.

A multi-distance trail event in Decorah, Iowa using single-track park trails, with aid stations, significant climbing and proceeds supporting local trail and school groups.