Trail Running calendar near West Branch 2026-2027

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 community 6K run in Springville, Iowa on August 8, 2026 using an alternate town route instead of the quarry. Chip timing, awards for overall and age-group winners, and proceeds support Springville Sports Boosters.

ScoCo50 is a trail race at Scott County Park near Long Grove, IA offering 50K, 10 mile and 5 mile options on mixed dirt and grass trails, with aid stations, drop bag access, and limited crew and pacer allowances.

A multi-distance trail running event at Pleasant Creek Park on September 12, 2026, with participant packets, aid stations, and awards managed by a local trail nonprofit.

A 4 hour event on a 1 mile loop at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve near Andalusia, Illinois. Rocky singletrack, roots, downed trees and steep sections offer repeated climbs, and registrations include a shirt plus post race food.

A backyard ultra on 4.167 mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park in West Point, IA, where runners start a new loop each hour until one runner outlasts the rest. Camping, limited aid, and water are provided.

Trail run at Wapsi River Environmental Education Center with a self timed 5K and 1 mile course, proceeds benefit the Friends of the Wapsi Center.

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.

Trail race at George Wyth State Park near Waterloo IA offering 13K single loop and 25K two-loop courses with limited on course aid and post-race food.

Trail race at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve in Peosta, IA on October 3, 2026, offering 5.2 mile, 25K and 50K multi loop courses with creek crossings and steep rugged terrain. Free camping, showers and shuttle service are provided.

A coffee themed untimed 2K and 5K fun run and walk at Case Creek Trails in Coal Valley on October 4, 2026, with hot coffee or hot chocolate and on course aid stations. Proceeds support Rock Island County Animal Care and Control via 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.

Trail run and walk at Backbone State Park on October 10, 2026 with two route choices: a 4 mile loop and a 10K lake loop. Day of registration is available and proceeds support Backbone State Park.

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.

A loop-based trail event near Dubuque, IA, offering **100 mile** and **100 km** options on varied terrain with significant elevation and multiple scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River.

Trail races in October at Geode State Park offering 5k, 12k and 25k options, aid stations, T-shirt with registration, dog friendly, and fundraising for concession renovations.

Miner 49er in Dubuque offers 25K and 50K out and back trail courses through the Mines of Spain with significant elevation gain and three aid stations. The course includes single track, stone steps, stream crossings, and river views.