Trail Running calendar near Springville 2026-2027

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.

A charity running event in Solon, Iowa featuring a timed 5K and a Monster Mile, with all proceeds to the Arthritis Foundation to support pediatric rheumatic disease awareness.

A multi-loop trail ultra in Dubuque with 100 mile and 100 kilometer options, varied terrain and substantial elevation gain through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area.

A 48 hour endurance event in Cedar Falls with repeated 4 mile legs every four hours and an optional 2 mile add-on. Teams of 2 to 4 can split legs and the course uses paved trails and a disc golf area.

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.

A November trail event in the Mines of Spain near Dubuque, IA, offering 25K and 50K courses with three aid stations and roughly 2200 or 4400 feet of elevation gain. The routes run on single-track and prairie trails with river and monument v..

A backyard ultra in Colona, Illinois on November 7, 2026 featuring repeated 4.17 mile loops run each hour until runners stop. The course is mostly flat with one hill out of a ravine and on-site parking and camp space.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Tubbs Farm in Delmar IA where runners complete a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one remains. Entries are capped at 250, cost $200, and include a custom hockey sweater.

A six hour trail endurance run in Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City IA, held on a 1.2 mile loop with two large climbs. Course direction changes periodically and awards recognize runners completing 24 or more 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.