Iowa Trail Run Series: Sugar Bottom

The Team Red Shamrock Trail Challenge is an annual running event held in Coralville, Iowa, featuring a 5K and a 10-mile race. This year marks the 14th edition, benefiting the Red Shamrock Foundation. Participants can enjoy a scenic course that includes grass, dirt, and paved trails, with awards for..

The Palisades Punisher or Promenade is an exciting running event taking place at Palisades-Kepler State Park in Mt. Vernon, IA. Participants can choose between an 8-hour Punisher challenge, a 4-hour Mini, or a scenic 4.8-mile Promenade, featuring loops with over 400 feet of elevation gain.The course..

The Lake Macbride Trail Races, scheduled for July 19, 2025, is a running event featuring 50K and 25K distances set in the scenic Lake Macbride State Park in Iowa. Participants will navigate a moderately challenging course that includes a mix of crushed limestone trails, single track, and varied terr..

The Pleasant Creek Trail Run, organized by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance, will take place on September 13, 2025. This annual event features three race distances: 15K, 30K, and 45K, all set in the scenic Pleasant Creek Park. Participants can enjoy a challenging course primarily composed of dirt and..

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sugar Bottom Fall is a running event taking place in Solon, Iowa, featuring a variety of race distances including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, this event encourages participants to return for a second chance to improve their times from the s..

Woodpecker Six is a six-hour endurance running event organized by LoKeyz Trail Runners, taking place in the scenic Linn County Pinicon Ridge Park. Participants will navigate a 1.2-mile trail loop featuring challenging climbs and woodland paths, with the course direction changing every two hours to e..