Lake Macbride Trail Races

Lake Macbride Trail Races : Solon, IA

The Lake Macbride Trail Races take place at Lake Macbride State Park and offer two trail distances. The event uses trails that circle the lake and starts and finishes at the Macbride Spillway parking area. Runners begin on a North Loop that includes crushed limestone adjacent to the lake, an out-and-back on the North Shore trail, and technical sections on the North Snowmobile trails. After returning to the start area participants cross the dam and Spillway to run the South Loop, which features singletrack, prairie, and hilly terrain. The final aid station on the loop is located at the Anglers Point lot; 50K runners complete a second loop.

Distances

• 50K
• 25K

There are four aid stations per loop, named Opie Road, Start/Finish, University Trails, and Anglers Point, stocked with hydration and nutrition. Parking is available at the Coralville Res Boat Ramp parking lot, a short walk from the start finish area; the smaller Spillway lot is not for parking. Registration for the 2026 race opens on February 14, 2026, and the event is scheduled for July 18, 2026. The combined field is capped at 175 runners. Registration fees listed are $75 for the 50K and $50 for the 25K, and included items are a T shirt, a collapsible cup, a commemorative bib, and aid station supplies. Distance changes are permitted until the Thursday before the race, with fee adjustments as applicable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.