Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Friends of Yellow River State Forest organizes trail races at Yellow River State Forest in Harpers Ferry, Iowa on May 7 and 8, 2027. The event offers multiple timed trail races on existing forest trails; distances are approximate due to trail routing.

Available race distances include:

• 5K family-friendly trail run
• 10K trail run
• Half marathon (21K) trail run

Entry fees before April 1 are listed for each race. Prices increase by $5 on April 1. Registrants who meet the April deadline receive a commemorative shirt. Walk-in registration is permitted. Check-in opens one hour before each race at the YRSF Office, 737 State Forest Road, Harpers Ferry, Iowa 52146.

A Dirty Double option pairs the Friday night 5K with a Saturday race at a reduced combined price: Friday plus Saturday 5K for $65, plus Saturday 10K for $70, or plus Saturday half marathon for $75. Dirty Double participants receive a hand-crafted race mug.

All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult and children over age 12 must be registered. The Friday 5K uses existing trails so strollers may be difficult; well behaved dogs on leash are allowed.

Results include male and female winners in age divisions 17 and under, 18 - 49, and 50 and over, with prizes for first through third place. Friends of Yellow River State Forest is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit and invests event funds back into the state forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.