Trail Running calendar near Prairie du Chien 2025-2026

Goosebumps 6 & 24 Hour Run/Walk, a fundraiser by the River City Running Club, takes place in Stoddard, Wisconsin on September 19-20, 2025 (W6488 County Road GI). Runners and walkers choose either a 6-hour or 24-hour option, with the goal of as many loops as they can within the allotted time. The cou..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest takes place in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, within the scenic driftless region known for its unique terrain and beautiful valley views. This event offers three race distances: a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, catering to trail runners of all skill levels. Pa..

Queen of the Ridge is a women-only endurance running event held on a family dairy farm in Arena, Wisconsin, located in the scenic Driftless Area near Madison. This unique race features a "Last Woman Standing" format where female runners complete a challenging 1 to 1.25-mile loop with at least 250 fe..

Doggone Tired Ultra in Vinton, Iowa, offers 50K and 10-mile options on a loop course at Rodgers Park. The quiet park features wood-chip trails around a lake, with about 3.5 miles on a low-traffic gravel road; the rest traverses grassy fields and wooded, more technical sections. The event provides tw..

The Swiss Valley Trail Races, held in Peosta, Iowa, offer runners three distance options: 5.2 miles, 25K, and 50K. Set within the scenic Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, the course features rugged terrain, creek crossings, and steep inclines, with each 5.2-mile loop climbing approximately 875 feet. The..

The S'more Fun Trail Run takes place at Mirror Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin, offering a variety of distances including a Mini-Marshmallow Mile for kids 11 and under, 5K trail walk and run, 10K trail run, and a half marathon trail run. The course features scenic views along Mirror Lake, sand..

The Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run / Hero Walk in Dyersville, Iowa, offers a festive and spooky running experience with multiple events including a 5K Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run, a 10K Trail Run, and a 1 Mile Hero Walk. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes as they navigate a 3...

The Trail Run At Indian Lake takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Indian Lake County Park in Cross Plains, WI (8183 State Highway 19). Registration for the 2025 race is open. Listed entry fees are shown as $30 or $20, with a youth price of $10 for ages 0-20. A free kids run is offered and d..

The Backbone Trail Run takes place on 2025-10-11 in Backbone State Park, Dundee, IA. The event is organized by Backbone Lake Friends / Backbone Friends Group. Race categories and distances listed on the event page include: 4.3 miles - The Original (Moderate) 6.2 miles - Lake Loop 10K (Hard) Past..

Storm the Day - Sunrise to Sunset is a community endurance event held at Prairie Island Campground in Winona, Minnesota. The course is a 2.5-mile loop—the flattest in The Storm Trail Race Series—crafted for all speeds. The clock runs from sunrise to sunset, and participants can complete as many loop..

Meyerhoff's Mayhem is an endurance event held at Big Woods Campground in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The format consists of 4-mile runs every 4 hours across a 48-hour period, with an optional 2-mile add-on after the last leg. The course starts at the tent area and uses a mix of paved trails and a nearby disc..

Mines of Spain 100, held in Dubuque, Iowa, offers 100-mile and 100-kilometer ultramarathons on October 17-18, 2025. Set in the driftless region’s bluffs, prairies and forests above the Mississippi River valley, it delivers a true Midwest trail experience. The course is described as a ~20‑mile loop f..

Black Hawk Ridge Trail Run is a trail-running event held in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, at the Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway. The race offers two distances, 8K and 16K, inviting runners of varied experience to tackle woodland and river-adjacent trails. Described as a scenic and his..

The Miner 49er is an endurance running event held in the scenic Mines of Spain near Dubuque, Iowa. It features two race distances: a 25K and a 50K, with the 50K being a double loop of the 25K course. Runners experience approximately 2,200 feet of elevation gain on the 25K and 4,400 feet on the 50K...

Woodpecker Six is a six-hour endurance trail run held in Linn County's scenic Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City, Iowa. The course features a challenging 1.2-mile loop with two significant climbs and multiple stairs, totaling about 215 feet of elevation gain per loop through heavily wooded terrain..

Storm the Bluffs is a multi-sport trail event held on the Bronk Plowline Trail in Minnesota City, MN (55959). The Storm Trail Race Series and Storm Sporting Events organize it for Saturday, December 6, 2025. The event offers five options: Duathlon (run 15k, ride 15k, run 2k), Duathlon Relay, 15K Mou..

Set in Governor Dodge State Park, The Guv’nor Frozen 50 is Driftless Endurance’s winter ultra featuring 50K, 25K, and 15K options. The 50K is two loops totaling about 31 miles with roughly 4,400 feet of elevation gain, traversing a mix of horse trails, dirt single and double tracks, and prairie path..

The Critter is an endurance running event in Waverly, Iowa, at the Ingawanis Adventure Base. It offers multiple timed options for ultrarunners: 4-hour, 8-hour, and 12-hour formats. While the specific course details aren’t listed, the venue suggests a trail-focused, rugged setting typical of ultramar..

The Donald Dash Trail Run is a popular trail running event held at Donald County Park in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. It offers two race distances: a 5K for beginners and a more challenging 15K for experienced runners. The course features diverse terrain including prairie, single track, sand, slick bridg..

The Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run/Walk is an annual event held in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, featuring multiple race distances including a family-friendly, fast, and flat 5K on Friday evening, followed by a 5K, 10K, and half marathon on Saturday. The races take place on existing trails wi..