Trail Running calendar near West Branch 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.

Trail races at Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, IA on July 18, 2026 offering 25K and 50K looped courses. The route stays mostly on trails with multiple aid stations, limited field size, and on site parking nearby.

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.

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.

ScoCo50 is a summer trail event at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA offering 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on a mostly dirt and grass looped course with staffed aid stations, limited crew access, and a strict no‑refund policy.

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.

A four hour, looped trail event on a one mile circuit at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, Illinois City. The course features single track, rocks and steep sections and offers a Hard option with greater elevation per loop.

A Backyard Ultra in West Point, Iowa on September 19, 2026 featuring repeated 4.167 mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park. Each loop must be completed within an hour and the last runner able to do one more loop is the winner.

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 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.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Center in Peosta, Iowa offer 5.2 mile loops in three distance options, with multiple loops forming the 25K and 50K. Camping, showers, and shuttle service are available for participants.

A coffee-themed, untimed fun run at Case Creek Trails on October 4, 2026, offering 2K and 5K routes, hot drinks and aid stations. The event raises funds for the local animal shelter and includes optional swag and finish tokens.

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 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.

Trail 100 mile and 100K races in Dubuque, Iowa on a multi-loop marked course through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area, featuring varied terrain, river views, and substantial loop-based elevation. Organized by Sun Trail Running.

Trail races at Geode State Park in Danville, IA on October 17, 2026, offering 5K, 12K and 25K routes on varied terrain. The event supports Friends of Geode projects, gives a geode to every finisher, and awards handmade plaques to winners.