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Name: Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, United States • 20 Sep 2026

Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest takes place in the driftless region of Iowa. This specific geographical area offers a variety of terrain and views of the surrounding valleys for participants to observe during the event. The races are held at Yellow River State Forest in Harpers Ferry.

Participants can choose from three different distances:

5K trail run
10K trail run
13.1 Miles (Half Marathon) trail run

The event includes course marking and support throughout the routes. All participants receive basic timing services and a custom race bib. Registration includes a rotating race item, which may vary between options such as a BUFF, socks, a stocking cap, a coffee mug, or an aluminum water bottle. Those who register for the entire Iowa Trail Run Series receive an additional exclusive gift.

The venue provides post-race food for participants to refuel. The event atmosphere includes various games and giveaways provided by sponsors. Available as an optional add-on during registration is a tri-blend shirt featuring animal icon graphics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Harpers Ferry

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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