Backbone Trail Run

Dundee, United States • 11 Oct 2025

Event details

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)

Course and history

Past race results are available for multiple years, including 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. Participant reviews on the event page describe the course as starting on pavement before entering trail sections, and they note scenic park scenery and a trail difficulty ranging from moderate to difficult. The event page shows five reviews with ratings of 5.0. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Lake Loop 10k (hard)
4 mi
The Original 4.3m (moderate)
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