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Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run

Name: Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Dyersville

Dyersville, United States • 4 Oct 2025

The Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run / Hero Walk in Dyersville, Iowa, offers a festive and spooky running experience with multiple events including a 5K Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run, a 10K Trail Run, and a 1 Mile Hero Walk. Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes as they navigate a 3.1-mile trail where monsters, ghosts, and zombies attempt to "infect" runners by stealing their flags. The event features shoe chip timing, awards for top runners and best costumes, and a special heavy weight division.

Proceeds support local nonprofits focused on literacy and children battling cancer, creating a fun, community-driven atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Dyersville

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k Trail Run

5 km

5k Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run

Support a Fighter (1 Mile Hero Walk)

1 Mile Hero Walk (fighter/survivor)

1 Mile Hero Walk (supporter)

Sponsor a Family - 1 Mile Hero Walk

1 Mile Hero Virtual Walk

5k Virtual Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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