Swiss Valley Trail Races

Peosta, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Swiss Valley Trail Races take place on Saturday, Oct 3, 2026, at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve in Peosta, Iowa. The event offers multiple race distances and is part of the No Coast Trail Series. Registration opens on Jan 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM CT. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Dubuque County Conservation, which supports local parks and environmental education.

Distances

  • 5.2 miles
  • 25k
  • 50k

Course and format

The course is an approximate 5.2 mile loop with about 875 feet of climb per loop. The 25k uses three loops and the 50k uses six loops. The terrain includes creek crossings, steep inclines, and rugged trail sections within the Swiss Valley Nature Preserve.

Logistics

Parking and camping are located at Swiss Valley Park, near the race start/finish at Swiss Valley Nature Center. Free tent camping and showers are available at the campground next to the packet pickup area. Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday evening at Dimensional Brewing Company in downtown Dubuque, with additional race day pickup at the Swiss Valley Nature Center. Free shuttles will run between the parking/camping area and the start/finish area.

Additional notes

All event specifics such as race-day layout, aid station details, and final instructions are provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
5 mi
5.2 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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