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Pleasant Creek Trail Run

Palo, United States • 13 Sep 2025

The Pleasant Creek Trail Run, hosted by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance, is an annual trail running event held in Palo, Iowa. The 11th edition is scheduled for September 13, 2025, featuring three race distances: 15K, 30K, and 45K. The course runs on Pleasant Creek’s outer equestrian trail loop, primarily on dirt and grass trails with rolling hills and occasional small water crossings.

All races run counter-clockwise, with loops starting and finishing near the playground park area. The event offers awards for top finishers, cash prizes, and a post-race cookout. It is part of the No Coast Trail Series, promoting trail and ultra running in the region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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30 km
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15 km
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