Trail Running calendar near Waverly 2026-2027

House of Hope Trail Blaze is a trail race at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo on July 11, 2026, offering team and individual 10K and 5K options with timed results and top-three awards in each category.

Experience the natural beauty of Decoronah during the Nordic Fest Elveløpet. Run or walk along the Upper Iowa River on courses ranging from a family friendly 5k to a 15k trail route.

A timed 5k trail run or walk at Connorridge Farms in Oxford, Iowa, with a Virtual 5k option, prairie views, a prairie identification challenge, awards, and on-site finish line music.

Wildcat XC on August 8, 2026 in Janesville, Iowa includes a competitive 5K, a fun 5K, a family run, and a youth 1 mile race. Fees are $30 for the 5K and $15 for the kids mile and all proceeds support the Janesville CSD Cross Country program..

A 6K run/walk in Springville, Iowa on August 8, 2026, using an alternate town route this year instead of the quarry. Chip timing, age-group and overall awards, packet pickup on race day; proceeds benefit Springville Sports Boosters.

Test your endurance at Prairie du Chien's first backyard ultra featuring a 4.167 mile trail loop through La Riviere Park. Run one lap every hour until only one participant remains or enjoy a relaxed one lap fun run.

A timed 4 hour and 8 hour trail endurance event on a 3.15 mile loop at Cedar Bend Park near Waverly, Iowa on September 5, 2026. Laps count only within the time limits and a main aid station serves the start and finish.

Pleasant Creek Trail Run on September 12, 2026 in Palo, Iowa offers 15K, 30K and 45K looped trail races on dirt and grass with rolling hills, age group and overall awards, cash prizes, and a post-race cookout.

Experience the unique terrain of the driftless region at Yellow River State Forest. Choose from 5K 10K or half marathon distances and enjoy post race food games and sponsor giveaways.

Fast Track Trail Race on September 26, 2026 at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo, Iowa offers runnable single track with 13K and 25K options. The event provides limited aid, race photos, event swag, awards, and post-race food.

A weekend multi-sport event in Yellow River State Forest combining trail running, catch-and-release fly fishing, and craft beer. Organized by Running Rivers, proceeds support habitat improvement and promote responsible outdoor recreation.

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.

Backbone Trail Run is a trail running event on October 10, 2026, at Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, organized by Backbone Lake Friends to highlight the park and its trails.

A 48-hour endurance event at Big Woods Campground in Cedar Falls, Iowa, featuring 4-mile legs every 4 hours, individual and 2-4 person relay options, on-course aid, race sweatshirts, and medals for finishers.

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 six hour endurance trail run on a 1.2 mile hilly loop in Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City IA, featuring climbs, stairs, on course food and drinks, a long sleeve race shirt, lodge space for drop bags, and awards for 24 loops or more.

The Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run will take place in Harpers Ferry from Friday 7 May 2027 to Saturday 8 May 2027. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

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.

Trail races on single-track at Van Peenen Memorial Park in Decorah, IA, with distances from a kids mile up to a 50K. Aid stations are provided and proceeds support local schools and trail organizations.