Trail Running calendar near Van Meter 2025-2026

Shake off winter with the Groundhog Grind Trail Run at Thomas Mitchell Park in Altoona, Iowa on February 1, 2026. Choose a 5K or 10K loop on scenic, ribbon marked trails that pass ponds, prairie and a red bridge, or run virtually from anywh..

Run the Center Trails in Des Moines on April 4, 2026 with 8 Mile and 4 Mile options in the Iowa Trail Run Series. Enjoy marked courses, basic timing, a rotating race item, plus post race food and sponsor giveaways.

Run the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k in Des Moines on May 24, 2026 with options from Kid's Dash to half marathon and virtual entries. Enjoy a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing and live results.

Run at McFarland Park near Ames in the Iowa Trail Run Series as the sun sets, with scenic 5K and 10K trails across single track, prairie and gravel. Enjoy race swag, post race food and community fun while supporting park conservation.

Discover the new Iowa Trail Run Series at Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines on June 27, 2026, with 5K and 10K trail options. Enjoy clear course marking, a custom bib and rotating race swag, simple timing and post race food.

Join Treat Trot Des Moines on June 28, 2026 for a family friendly race with options from Kids Dash to Half Marathon and a virtual entry. Enjoy designer shirts, finisher medals, chip timing and free photos in a fun community atmosphere.

Run rugged trails and rolling climbs at Whiterock Ultra in Coon Rapids Iowa with 50K and 50 mile options across 5,500 acres of conserved land. Proceeds benefit Whiterock Conservancy and every finisher earns a unique award.

Beat the heat at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Des Moines on July 26, 2026, with races from a kids dash and 1 mile to 5K, 10K, half marathon and relay plus virtual options. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts and medals, free finish line photo..

Booneville Backroads Ultra near Van Meter Iowa offers distances from 10K to 100 miles through rural roads and Madison County bridges. Expect big hills, muddy stretches and a friendly grassroots vibe with crew support in 2026.

Hit scenic trails along Saylorville Lake at the Iowa Trail Run Series in Jester Park, with 5K, 10K and a new enduro loop for solo or team racers. Enjoy varied terrain, course support, rotating swag and post race food.

Celebrate fall at the Golden Harvest in Des Moines on September 27, 2026, with 1 mile, 5k, 10k and half marathon options for runners of all levels. Family friendly with kid and virtual runs, designer shirts, finisher medals and chip timed r..

Discover Whiterock's rolling trails at the new Iowa Trail Run Series stop on November 7, 2026. Choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon or a challenging 30K and enjoy scenic singletrack and prairie views for all abilities.

Take on the Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races at Jester Park with 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 50K or 10 Mile trail options through rolling hills and long flat stretches to test your pacing. Several distances are UTMB index and registration includes a s..