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Swiss Valley Trail Races

Peosta, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Swiss Valley Trail Races : Peosta, IA (Oct 3, 2026)

The event offers three distance options held at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve in Peosta, Iowa. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Dubuque County Conservation. Free tent camping and showers are available at Swiss Valley Park and the Swiss Valley Campground, which is located near the race start/finish area and the packet pickup location.

  • 50K - six loops of the 5.2 mile course
  • 25K - three loops of the 5.2 mile course
  • 5.2 Miler - single loop

Course and logistics

The course is an approximate 5.2 mile loop on trails that include creek crossings, steep inclines, and rugged terrain. Each loop climbs around 750 feet. Parking is at Swiss Valley Park, a short walk from the start/finish area, and free shuttles will run to and from the start/finish. Packet pickup is provided at Dimensional Brewing Company in downtown Dubuque and at the Swiss Valley Nature Center on race day. The start/finish is listed at Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Rd., Peosta, IA; parking and camping are listed at Swiss Valley Park, 13069 Swiss Valley Rd., Peosta, IA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Peosta

Race information

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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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