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Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park

Name: Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park
Start: 2025-09-28
End: 2025-09-28
Location: Granger

Granger, United States • 28 Sep 2025

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park takes place in Granger, Iowa, along the scenic shore of Saylorville Lake within Jester Park. Runners can choose between a 5K or 10K race on varied trail surfaces including gravel, dirt, and grass. The event offers clear course markings, support, and basic timing, along with unique race items like custom bibs and rotating giveaways such as buffs, socks, or water bottles. Participants enjoy post-race food, games, and sponsor giveaways in a welcoming atmosphere. The series encourages affordability and quality, with options to register for multiple races and receive additional perks like a series backpack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Granger

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

Itrs Jester 10k

5 km

Itrs Jester 5k

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Nov 29

Iowa Trail Run Series: Leftover

Granger

5 km

10 km

Wrap up the season at Jester Park with the Iowa Trail Run Series Leftover Edition, offering casual 5K or 10K trail loops and a free kids run. Entry includes a bib and choice of leftover swag plus post race rolls and butter.

Saturday Apr 4

Iowa Trail Run Series: Center Trails

Des Moines

4 mi

8 mi

Run the Center Trails in Des Moines on April 4, 2026 with 8 Mile and 4 Mile options in the Iowa Trail Run Series. Enjoy marked courses, basic timing, a rotating race item, plus post race food and sponsor giveaways.

Sunday May 24

Bodies Race Company - Des Moines

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Run the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k in Des Moines on May 24, 2026 with options from Kid's Dash to half marathon and virtual entries. Enjoy a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing and live results.

Saturday Jun 20

Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

Ames

5 km

10 km

Run at McFarland Park near Ames in the Iowa Trail Run Series as the sun sets, with scenic 5K and 10K trails across single track, prairie and gravel. Enjoy race swag, post race food and community fun while supporting park conservation.