Booneville Backroads Ultra
Van Meter, United States • 5 Sep 2026
Booneville Backroads Ultra : Booneville, IA
The Booneville Backroads Ultra is a multi-distance trail and backroad event held on September 5, 2026, near 120th St, Van Meter, IA 50261. The course passes through the Bridges of Madison County and rural Iowa countryside.
Distances
- 100 Miler
- 100K
- 50K
- 10K
The route features thousands of feet of elevation gain and many hills. When rain occurs, some level B roads on the course can become very muddy and technical. Historically the event used a cue sheet navigation system and participants have been required to carry cue sheets.
Organizers announced planned changes affecting the ultra distances. They intend to add course markings for the 50K, 100K, and 100 mile routes while continuing to require cue sheets. Crew support will be allowed on course with limits of one crew vehicle per participant or one crew vehicle per group of runners; further restrictions will be published later. Organizers also offer a discount program for female participants who belong to Trail Sisters groups; discount codes are provided by direct message.
Registration for the event closes on Friday, August 28 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.