Crater Trail Run
Decorah, United States • 5 Jun 2027
Crater Trail Run : Decorah, IA
The Crater Trail Run takes place on the single-track trails of Van Peenen Memorial Park in Decorah, Iowa. The course uses sections of the local mountain bike trail system and includes off-road, natural-surface trails through bluff country.
Distances offered:
- 1 Mile
- 5 K 3.2 miles long, 613 feet climbing.
- 10 K 6.3 miles long, 1383 feet of climbing.
- 25 K 15.5 miles long, 2750 feet of climbing.
- 50 K 31.1 miles long, 5500+ feet of climbing.
Aid and logistics are organized for each distance. Runners are asked to plan to fuel themselves; aid stations will provide water, hydration drink, and food as supplies last. The 50K has multiple station and drop bag locations along the course and a water station at a location called Death Valley that 50K runners pass four times. The 25K and the shorter events also use the Death Valley station; 25K runners pass it twice.
Start and finish are located at the Van Peenen Park trailhead on Quarry Hill Road. All turns on course are marked. The event runs in most weather conditions with organizers retaining the option to postpone or cancel for extreme inclement weather. Event proceeds are split among local organizations including the Northeast Iowa Montessori School, Decorah Human Powered Trails, and Decorah Park and Rec. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.