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Pleasant Creek Trail Run

Palo, United States • 13 Sep 2025

The Pleasant Creek Trail Run, held in Palo, Iowa, is an annual trail running event featuring three race distances: 15K, 30K, and 45K. The course runs on Pleasant Creek’s outer loop equestrian trail, a 15K loop of primarily dirt and grass trails with rolling hills and occasional small water crossings. All races run counter-clockwise, with runners returning to the start/finish area after each loop.

The event offers a friendly atmosphere with post-race cookout and beverages. Awards and cash prizes are given to top finishers, including bonuses for breaking event records. The race is organized by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance and is part of the No Coast Trail Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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45 km
45k
30 km
30k
15 km
15k
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