Scoco50 - Long Grove, IA

ScoCo50 (Long Grove, IA)

ScoCo50 is a trail running event held at Scott County Park near Long Grove, Iowa, organized by Sun Trail Running and scheduled for August 29, 2026. The event offers multiple distances and uses the park’s trail system with wooded and prairie sections, dirt and grass surfaces, and occasional short stretches along the paved park road with a wider shoulder available.

Distances

• 50K: three laps of the approximately 10 mile loop, about 950 ft elevation gain per loop.
• 10 Miler: one full loop, about 950 ft elevation gain.
• 5 Miler: portions of the main course, about 450 ft elevation gain.

The main loop is roughly 10 miles with most trail two-way except for under a mile of shared two-way trail. Runners should expect summer trail conditions with alternating shaded and open sunny sections; heat may affect participants. Aid support includes a fully stocked station at the start/finish and an on-course station at about 5 miles for the 50K and 10 miler. The 5 miler has water available near its midpoint. Drop bags are permitted at both staffed aid stations. Crew access is limited to the start/finish area by Whispering Pines Shelter. Pacers are allowed only for the 50K and only for the final 10 mile loop; pacers must be on foot. Bikes are not allowed.

Registration is online only; there is no race morning paper registration. The event has a no-refund, no bib transfer policy. A deferral option provides a 100% rollover credit for the following year and is subject to a deadline. The race maintains a public waitlist and enforces course rules including Leave No Trace, no cutting, and enforced cutoffs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.