Trail Running calendar near West Branch 2026-2027

A 5K Run/Walk at Camp Courageous in Monticello, IA on June 13, 2026 featuring a scenic trail route, packet pickup on June 12 and race day, race shirts for registrants by May 16, and age group awards.

A nine hour endurance run on a 0.85 mile loop at Schuetzen Park in Davenport, IA, with solo and team relay options. The event includes staffed aid, hot food, a custom shirt, online registration only and a no refund policy.

Crossroads Trail Mix at Westbrook Park in DeWitt IA on June 20 2026 offers paved and trail 2.62 races plus a .62 kids run, a warm up event on June 10, and supports the Paul Skeffington Memorial Race Foundation and trail development.

House of Hope Trail Blaze on July 11, 2026 at George Wyth State Park features a 6.2-mile loop through the park and Hartman Reserve. Team and individual 5K and 10K options include official timing and top-three awards.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon, IA on July 18, 2026 offering 25K and 50K looped courses. The route stays mostly on trails, features multiple aid stations per loop, and the field is capped at 175 runners.

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.

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

Part of Hoover Hometown Days on August 8, 2026, the event features a 5K through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site tall-grass prairie and a 1.5K walk around the Presidential Library grounds.

Trail races at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA on August 29, 2026 offer 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on a multi loop course with stocked aid stations and a no refund registration policy.

Trail races of 15K, 30K and 45K at Pleasant Creek Park in Palo, Iowa on September 12, 2026. The event uses a 15K equestrian loop with dirt and grass trails, offers awards and cash prizes, and includes a post-race cookout.

A four hour looped trail event at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve featuring a one mile loop with steep gradients and off trail sections. Prizes go to the runners with the most loops and proceeds support the preserve.

A backyard ultra in West Point, Iowa with repeated 4.167 mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park. Runners complete hourly loops on a mostly paved course until one runner remains.

A non-timed 2K and 5K trail run/walk at Case Creek Valley that welcomes leashed dogs and supports Rock Island County Animal Care & Control Shelter, with race bibs, optional T-shirts, finisher dog tags, and hydration stations.

Fast Track Trail Race in George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, IA features runnable dirt single-track courses in 13K and 25K two-loop formats. The course is smooth with gentle rollers and on-course support is limited to a few aid points.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, run on a 5.2 mile loop with creek crossings and steep climbs. Options include 50K, 25K and a single 5.2 mile loop, with free camping and showers nearby.

A coffee-themed fun run on October 4, 2026 at Case Creek Trails in Coal Valley, IL offering 2K and 5K routes, hot drinks after the course, optional swag, and proceeds supporting QC PAWS.

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.