Trail Running calendar near Solon 2025-2026

Test your endurance at Woodpecker Six, a six hour trail run through Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City, Iowa on November 8, 2025. Tackle a 1.2 mile loop with big climbs, enjoy aid stations and a heated lodge for midrace comfort.

Take on scenic, technical single track in Mines of Spain park near Dubuque, IA with a 25K or 50K double lap option. Stone steps, stream crossings and steep climbs make this a rugged and rewarding fall trail challenge.

Take on the Triple D Winter Race in Dubuque County on January 17, 2026 with bike and run distances for every level. Organized by local volunteers, the day ends with warm food and drinks at 7Hills Brewery Event Center and prizes for top fini..

Join the 15th annual Team Red Shamrock Trail Challenge in Coralville for scenic 10 mile and 5K trail routes supporting pediatric cancer survivors and research. Enjoy singletrack, aid stations, swag, and awards while racing for a great cause..

Take on rugged single track at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve with 50 mile, 50K or half marathon looped courses that pack big elevation and scenic views. Two stocked aid stations and nearby camping make for a fun, community oriented trail wee..

Run scenic resort trails and ski hills at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena with sweeping views across the Mississippi into Iowa and Wisconsin. Choose 4 hour or 8 hour timed loop formats, enjoy a post race meal and lively after party.

Take on scenic singletrack at Pleasant Creek Trail Run in Palo, Iowa on Sept 13, 2025. Choose 45K, 30K or 15K and enjoy aid stations, post race awards and community support from the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance.

Test your endurance at Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra in West Point, Iowa, circling a scenic 4.167 mile loop around Pollmiller Lake each hour until one runner remains. Mostly paved with some gravel and trail, the event offers camping, shared a..

Test your legs on rugged, scenic loops at the Swiss Valley Trail Races with 50K, 25K and a 5.2 mile course. Enjoy creek crossings, big climbs, free camping and showers while supporting local conservation; registration opens Jan 1, 2026.

The Mines of Spain 100 offers 100 mile and 100 kilometer trail ultraruns on scenic loops around Dubuque's Mines of Spain. Expect rugged singletrack, steep climbs and Mississippi River views on a challenging multi loop course.