Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Harpers Ferry, United States • 8-9 May 2026

The Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run/Walk is an annual event held in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, featuring multiple race distances including a family-friendly, fast, and flat 5K on Friday evening, followed by a 5K, 10K, and half marathon on Saturday. The races take place on existing trails within Yellow River State Forest, offering a scenic natural setting. Participants of all ages are welcome, with timed races and new age-group winner categories. The event supports the nonprofit Friends of Yellow River State Forest, which invests proceeds back into forest conservation. Special features include a "Dirty Double" option combining Friday and Saturday races and handcrafted race mugs for double participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Fast, Flat, And Family-Friendly 5k
5 km
Saturday 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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