Iowa Trail Run Series: Center Trails

Des Moines, United States • 4 Apr 2026

Iowa Trail Run Series: Center Trails

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Center Trails is scheduled for April 4, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. The event takes place at 4500 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312. It is part of the statewide Iowa Trail Run Series and uses the Center Trails area in the city.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • 8 Mile (ITRS Center Trails 8 Mile)
  • 4 Mile (ITRS Center Trails 4 Mile)

Entry fee for each event is listed as $40. The fee increases after March 4, 2026.

The race provides course marking, course support, basic timing, and a custom bib. Participants receive a rotating race item such as a buff, socks, a stocking cap, a coffee mug, or an aluminum water bottle. Post-race food is provided. Signing up for the entire series includes an additional series gift. A soft tri-blend shirt with a series design is available as an optional add-on during registration.

Every Iowa Trail Run Series event includes a free kids race that typically ranges between 1/2 and 1 mile; children 12 and under may pick up a bib and run, and parents are welcome to run alongside their children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
Itrs Center Trails 8 Mile
4 mi
Itrs Center Trails 4 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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