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Backbone Trail Run

Name: Backbone Trail Run
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Dundee

Dundee, United States • 10 Oct 2026

Backbone Trail Run

Backbone Trail Run is a trail running event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, held at Backbone State Park in Dundee, IA 52038. The event is organized by Backbone Lake Friends and is presented as a celebration of the park's natural features and recreational opportunities.

The event lists two course options with stated distances and relative difficulty levels. Both courses take place on trails within Backbone State Park and are identified by name and distance.

4.3 mile The Original (Moderate)
10K Lake Loop (Hard)

Details provided include the event date and the park location. The information emphasizes the event connection to Backbone State Park and the organizer group known as Backbone Lake Friends. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Dundee

Race information

Registration

10 km

Lake Loop

4 mi

The Original

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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