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Name: Mines Of Spain Trail Races
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Dubuque

Dubuque, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Mines of Spain Trail Races

The Mines of Spain Trail Races take place in the Mines of Spain Recreation Area in Dubuque, Iowa. This event is held annually in August and features several distances on off-road paths. Participants can choose between different race lengths, all navigating the natural terrain of the recreation area. The event is part of the No Coast Trail Series.

Available course distances include:

Half marathon
7 miles
4 miles

The event activities begin on Friday with a packet pickup session and a free Mini-Mines Kid's Trail Race. On Saturday, the main trail races occur, departing from the EB Lyons location. After completing their distances, participants can attend a post-race gathering. This social event features food, including fresh brick oven pizza, and craft beer from local providers.

Registration for the event opens on the first Friday of March. Participants can collect their race materials either on the evening before the race or on the morning of the event at the designated pickup location within the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Dubuque

Race information

Website

13 mi

Half Marathon

7 mi

7mi

4 mi

4mi

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

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