Trail Running calendar near West Des Moines 2025-2026

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park takes place in Granger, Iowa, along the scenic shore of Saylorville Lake within Jester Park. Runners can choose between a 5K or 10K race on varied trail surfaces including gravel, dirt, and grass. The event offers clear course markings, support, and basic timin..

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa, with the start/finish at Jordan Creek Mall. Distances: 5K, 10K, and 20K rucks along the Jordan Creek trail system. Atmosphere: Open to all; not a race but a fundraising memorial honoring military service members and first responders.Special features: active service m..

The Equalizer Endurance Run is an inclusive running event held in Des Moines, IA, designed for both new and experienced runners to challenge themselves at ultra distances. The event features a unique age/sex 'equalizer' scoring system, allowing participants to compete fairly across different age gro..

Born to Run 5k in Des Moines takes place at Confluence Brewing Co., 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA. The event offers a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run on a scenic, looped trail course framed by natural beauty. It aims to be family-friendly and inclusive, welcoming walkers and dogs on leash, with p..

The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races take place at Jester Park Equestrian Center in Granger, Iowa. Options include 10 Miler, 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile, all on a 100% trail course of rolling hills with a long flat stretch that can be fast or tough depending on Iowa weather. Each loop gains 455 feet, t..

Turkey Trails- Des Moines, organized by Bodies Race Company, takes place at Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines, IA 50315 (2101 Fleur Dr). The Thanksgiving-themed event offers 1 mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, Virtual Race, and a Volunteer-then-Run option, with 5k/10k distances described as a family-friendly T..