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Deer Dash Trail Races - Hawarden, IA

Hawarden, United States • 7 Jun 2025

The Deer Dash Trail Races take place in Oak Grove Park, Hawarden, Iowa, offering 3.5, 7.5, and approximately 12.5-mile trail runs. The courses wind through densely wooded hills and prairie along the Big Sioux River, featuring single-track mountain bike and hiking trails with numerous twists, turns, and elevation changes. The event is family-friendly, with discounted pricing for participants 18 and under, and includes chip timing. Instead of traditional swag, runners receive a $20 gift card to 605 Running Company, with special apparel for those registering for all four races in the series. The race celebrates the park’s mascot, a one-eared deer named Debbie, and finishes at Oak Grove Lodge with refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Hawarden

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12 mi
12 Miler
7 mi
7.5 Miler
3 mi
3.5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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