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Name: Iowa Trail Run Series: Sugar Bottom
Start: 2025-10-05
End: 2025-10-05
Location: Solon

Solon, United States • 5 Oct 2025

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Sugar Bottom Fall is a running event taking place in Solon, Iowa, featuring three race distances: 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 spring edition. Registration includes a donation to the Iowa Coalition of Off-Road Riders, supporting local trail maintenance. Participants can expect well-marked courses, basic timing, custom bibs, and various race swag items. The event also offers post-race food and activities, making it a community-focused running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Solon

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

Itrs Sugar Bottom Half Marathon

10 km

Itrs Sugar Bottom 10k

5 km

Itrs Sugar Bottom 5k

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

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