Trail Running calendar near Solon 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 trail endurance event in Davenport with solo and three person relay options on a 0.85 mile loop that includes stairs and 125 to 150 feet of elevation per lap.

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.

A trail race at Lake Macbride State Park on July 18, 2026, offering 25K and 50K options on mostly off-road loops with multiple aid stations and limited entry.

A timed 5K at Connorridge Farms in Oxford, IA, on dirt and mowed grass trails that pass restored prairie, a farm pond, hazelnut and young Christmas tree plots. Finishers receive snacks and a wildlife metal or sticker, with music and awards..

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.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

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.

Trail races at Scott County Park in Long Grove, IA featuring 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on a roughly 10 mile loop with on-course aid stations and drop-bag and pacer policies for the 50K.

Pleasant Creek Trail Run in Palo, Iowa offers three loop-based distances on the park's 15K equestrian outer loop and includes timing, awards and a post race cookout. The event is organized by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance.

A looped trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve where participants repeat a 1 mile loop for up to four hours. Courses offer different per loop elevation profiles and the route includes single track, rocks, roots and steep grades.

A Backyard Ultra in West Point, Iowa with repeated 4.167 mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park. Runners complete hourly loops until one runner remains while support and limited aid are available on site.

A non-timed 2K and 5K trail run/walk at Case Creek Valley that welcomes leashed dogs and supports Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter, with race bibs, optional T-shirts, finisher dog tags, and hydration stations.

Trail race at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo IA offering 13K and 25K on runnable dirt single track. Limited on course aid and finish area food near Canfield Shelter.

Trail race at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, run on a 5.2 mile loop with significant elevation gain; distances include 5.2 miles, 25K, and 50K. Camping, free showers, and shuttle service are provided.

A coffee-themed fun run on October 4, 2026 at Case Creek Trails in Coal Valley, IL offering 2K and 5K routes, hot drinks after the course, optional swag, and proceeds supporting QC PAWS.

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.