Pleasant Creek Trail Run
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Pleasant Creek Trail Run
The Pleasant Creek Trail Run is scheduled for September 11, 2027 in Palo, Iowa at 4530 McClintock Rd. The event is organized by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and is part of the No Coast Trail Series.
Distances
- 45K
- 30K
- 15K
The race uses Pleasant Creek’s outer loop equestrian trail, a 15K loop. All distances run clockwise and return to the start to begin each subsequent loop. The course is primarily dirt and grass with possible small water crossings and rolling hills. Strollers and pets are not allowed on the course.
Awards and prizes include overall awards for the top male and female in each distance, age-group awards for the top three male and female finishers in 29 & under, 30-45, and 46+ (overall winners are not eligible for age-group awards), and cash payouts for top overall finishers: 45K $150, 30K $75, 15K $50. Bonuses are offered for breaking event records: $150 for 45K and $100 for 30K and 15K. Top overall winners also receive free registration for the following year. Timing services are provided by OnlineRaceResults.
Registration opens January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM CT. There is no day-of registration; final registration opportunity is at packet pickup on the Friday before the event. Packet pickup is available at SOKO Outfitters and timing chips must be collected at the start/finish area before the race. Parking is directed by volunteers to the Pleasant Creek Beach grass field; do not park on grass elsewhere. A post-race cookout and beverages are planned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
