Waterloo

Trail Running Calendar near Waterloo 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Waterloo for 2026-2027! We've gathered 5 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026

Cedar Bend Endurance Event

Waverly | 17 mi from Waterloo

Backyard Ultra

Timed trail endurance event at Cedar Bend Park near Waverly, Iowa, with 4 and 8 hour race options on a roughly 3.15 mile loop.

Timed trail endurance event at Cedar Bend Park near Waverly, Iowa, with 4 and 8 hour race options on a roughly 3.15 mile loop.

Fast Track Trail Race

Trail Run 13 km 25 km

Trail race at George Wyth State Park on Sept 26, 2026 offering 13K and 25K courses on mostly smooth single track with limited on-course aid.

Trail race at George Wyth State Park on Sept 26, 2026 offering 13K and 25K courses on mostly smooth single track with limited on-course aid.

October 2026

Kiwanis Glow Trail 5K Fun Run

Vinton | 28 mi from Waterloo

Trail Run 5 km

Community run in Vinton on October 10 2026 with a 5K and a 1 mile option, hosted by the Vinton Noon Kiwanis Club to benefit Operation Backpack.

Community run in Vinton on October 10 2026 with a 5K and a 1 mile option, hosted by the Vinton Noon Kiwanis Club to benefit Operation Backpack.

Meyerhoff's Mayhem

Cedar Falls | 6 mi from Waterloo

Backyard Ultra

Meyerhoff's Mayhem is a 48 hour endurance event in Cedar Falls with 4 mile laps every 4 hours, team relays, on course food, apparel and medals for finishers.

Meyerhoff's Mayhem is a 48 hour endurance event in Cedar Falls with 4 mile laps every 4 hours, team relays, on course food, apparel and medals for finishers.

May 2027

Death by 5k Waterloo

Backyard Ultra 50 km

Fourth-year 24 hour challenge at George Wyth State Park where participants run ten 5k loops on the paved Cedar Valley Lakes Trail with meals and event support.

Fourth-year 24 hour challenge at George Wyth State Park where participants run ten 5k loops on the paved Cedar Valley Lakes Trail with meals and event support.