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Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

Ames, United States • 21 Jun 2025

The Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run takes place at McFarland Park near Ames, Iowa. This event offers runners the choice of a 5K or 10K trail run featuring a mix of single track trails, prairie, and gravel paths. Set during a beautiful Iowa summer evening, participants experience running as the sun sets.

The race supports local conservation efforts, donating $3 from each registration to the Conservation Partners of Story County. The event emphasizes affordability and quality, providing clear course markings, basic timing, custom bibs, rotating race items, post-race food, games, and sponsor giveaways. It is part of a larger Iowa Trail Run Series. 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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