Trail Running calendar near Prairie du Chien 2026-2027

A 5K trail run and walk on September 26, 2026 at Schwertel Family Farms and The Berry Market in Trempealeau WI. The course runs through a corn maze, into a valley and beside a berry patch while a portion of proceeds supports G-E-T Athletes.

A weekend multi-sport event in Yellow River State Forest combining a mostly flat five mile trail run with catch and release fly fishing and local craft beer. Proceeds support coldwater and habitat projects in northeastern Iowa.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, offering 5.2 mile, 25k and 50k options on a multi loop course with creek crossings and rugged, hilly terrain. Free camping, showers and shuttle service are provided.

Explore the scenic trails and steep hills of Mirror Lake State Park with several distances available. Finish your race with refreshments and s'mores around a campfire while supporting local park projects.

Trail Run at Indian Lake takes place on Oct 3, 2026 at Indian Lake County Park. The event is cup free, includes a free kids run with no registration, and features a post race party with live music and a raffle.

Trail ultra at Bethel Horizons in the Driftless Area offering 50K, 20M and 10M looped courses with mixed singletrack, grassy ridgelines, rocky climbs, fully stocked aid stations and chip timing.

A fixed-time trail event in Winona, MN on October 10, 2026 where participants complete 2.50 mile loops between sunrise and sunset. Options include solo runners, up to five-person relays, a family division, meals, camping, and aid stations.

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 Midwest trail ultramarathon in Dubuque that uses a roughly 20 mile loop through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Options include a 100 mile five loop race and a 100K three loop race with substantial elevation gain.

A 48 hour endurance event at Big Woods Campground in Cedar Falls, IA with solo and 2 to 4 person relay options. Runners complete 4 miles every four hours, with on course food, water, participant sweatshirts, and finisher medals.

An October trail run at the Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, organized by volunteers. Proceeds support local conservation groups and the event posts results and photos after the run.

Hixon 50 is a two-day trail running weekend in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin. It offers races from a kids event and 5K and 10K up to 25K and 50K on singletrack with Mississippi River Valley views.

Experience the seasonal beauty of Clayton County at the Pony Hollow Trail 15K and 5K. Run through the historic Motor Mill park area and enjoy the autumn foliage on this established trail course.

Miner 49er in Dubuque, IA features 25K and 50K runs on single-track and prairie trails with significant elevation gain, three aid stations, and views of the Julien Dubuque Monument, Horseshoe Bluff, and the Mississippi River.

A backyard ultra in Delmar, IA where runners complete a 4.16 mile loop each hour until only one person remains. Participants receive a 10 by 10 foot camp space, may bring up to three crew members, and get a custom hockey sweater.

A six hour trail endurance run at Pinicon Ridge Park near Central City, Iowa, on a 1.2 mile loop with two large climbs and stairs. Course direction changes every two hours and the event includes aid station food, a race shirt, and awards.

Experience an off road multisport event at the Bronk Unit Plowline Trails. Choose between trail running, mountain biking, or a duathlon through the scenic bluffs of Minnesota City.

A winter trail event at Governor Dodge State Park offering 50K, 25K and 15K courses on mixed horse trails and prairie paths. Aid stations, crewing and pacers are available for the 50K, and part of proceeds support the Driftless Trail projec..

A rugged 5K through maple woods with maple-based snack stops and a Last Person Standing format where runners repeat a roughly 1000-foot ascent 5K lap until one remains, followed by wood-fired pizza, drinks and music at Ramp Camp.

Trail races at Donald County Park include 5 km, 15 km and a Kids One Mile Fun Run across prairie, single-track, sand and bridges. Proceeds support Friends of Donald Park for trail maintenance and repair.