Trail Running calendar near Van Meter 2026-2027

Trail races in Des Moines on April 4, 2026 offering 8 mile and 4 mile distances with clear course marking, basic timing, a custom bib, a rotating race item, and post race food.

Run the Kuehn to Coon 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Earlham, Iowa, and enjoy scenic prairie and woodland trails through Kuehn Conservation Park. Hosted by the Adel Rotary Club, the race raises funds for local service projects.

An inclusive community 5K in West Des Moines that promotes health equity and cultural awareness, with no finish times recorded and accessible paths at Raccoon River. Packet pick up and a concluding dance party are part of the event.

Evening trail 5K and 10K at McFarland Park near Ames on June 13, 2026, with single-track, prairie and gravel sections. A portion of registration supports Conservation Partners of Story County; the event includes basic timing, custom bibs, a..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow will take place in Des Moines on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A trail ultramarathon at Whiterock Conservancy near Coon Rapids Iowa offering 50 mile and 50K courses on red white and blue loops. Proceeds are donated to the conservancy and aid stations are spaced about every 7 to 8 miles.

A rural ultra in Booneville, Iowa, running through the Bridges of Madison County with multiple distances. Organizers plan marked ultra courses, discounts for Trail Sisters members, and limited crew support to supplement aid stations.

Trail races at Jester Park beside Saylorville Lake include 5K, 10K and a new enduro where runners repeat a 3.1 mile loop over 10 hours. The event features marked courses, basic timing, a custom bib, rotating race items and post-race food.

A fall trail race in Brown's Woods, West Des Moines offering 5K, 10K and 15K on a 5K outer loop through single and double track dirt trails. Limited parking, course markings, and proceeds support local trail stewardship.

A trail running event at Whiterock Conservatory in Coon Rapids on November 7, 2026, offering 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and 30K distances with published entry fees by distance.

A trail endurance event at Jester Park in Granger, Iowa offering 10 mile, 50K, 50 mile, and 100 mile races on a looped course. Aid stations are cupless and basic, and 100 mile runners may pick up pacers at mile 50.

Run about eight miles along the scenic Sycamore Trail beside the Des Moines River in Johnston, Iowa. Hosted by Capital Striders, this capped field trail event features single track, a midpoint water stop and a friendly postrace gathering.