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Name: Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run
Start: 2025-06-21
End: 2025-06-21
Location: Ames

Ames, United States • 21 Jun 2025

The Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run is an exciting running event scheduled for June 21, 2025, at McFarland Park in Ames, Iowa. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K trail run, featuring a mix of single track, prairie, and gravel paths as the sun sets on a summer evening. A portion of the registration fee supports the Conservation Partners of Story County, enhancing local parks. The event promises clear course markings, basic timing, custom race bibs, and various giveaways, including a series backpack for those who register for the entire series. Post-race refreshments and games will also be available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Ames

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

Midsummer Night's Run 10k

5 km

Midsummer Night's Run 5k

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

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