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Trench Run

Name: Trench Run
Start: 2025-08-10
End: 2025-08-10
Location: Johnston

Johnston, United States • 10 Aug 2025

The Trench Run is a challenging 10K trail run held at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, organized by the Iowa National Guard. The course features unique military-themed obstacles including trenches, smoke, pyrotechnics, blank fire, military vehicles, fire trucks, streams, and occasional helicopter flybys, offering a distinctive experience not found in typical trail runs. The event honors the sacrifices of service members and their families from World War I. Participants typically complete the race in about two hours and can enjoy the scenic surroundings while navigating the course. Awards are given to top male and female finishers in various age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Iowa Johnston

Race information

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10 km

10k Trail-Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Sep 28

Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park

Granger - 8 mi from Johnston

5 km

10 km

The Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park takes place in Granger, Iowa, along the scenic shore of Saylorville Lake within Jester Park. Runners can choose between a 5K or 10K race on varied trail surfaces including gravel, dirt, and grass. The event offers clear course markings, support, and basic timin..

Saturday Oct 11

Ruck of Remembrance

West Des Moines - 8 mi from Johnston

5 km

10 km

20 km

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa, with the start/finish at Jordan Creek Mall. Distances: 5K, 10K, and 20K rucks along the Jordan Creek trail system. Atmosphere: Open to all; not a race but a fundraising memorial honoring military service members and first responders.Special features: active service m..

Saturday Oct 25

The Equalizer

Des Moines - 6 mi from Johnston

Backyard Ultra

6 km

12 km

24 km

The Equalizer Endurance Run is an inclusive running event held in Des Moines, IA, designed for both new and experienced runners to challenge themselves at ultra distances. The event features a unique age/sex 'equalizer' scoring system, allowing participants to compete fairly across different age gro..

Saturday Nov 8

Born to Run 5k - Des Moines

Des Moines - 6 mi from Johnston

1 mi

5 km

Born to Run 5k in Des Moines takes place at Confluence Brewing Co., 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA. The event offers a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run on a scenic, looped trail course framed by natural beauty. It aims to be family-friendly and inclusive, welcoming walkers and dogs on leash, with p..

Saturday Nov 22

Stuffed Turkey Endurance Race

Granger - 8 mi from Johnston

The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races take place at Jester Park Equestrian Center in Granger, Iowa. Options include 10 Miler, 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile, all on a 100% trail course of rolling hills with a long flat stretch that can be fast or tough depending on Iowa weather. Each loop gains 455 feet, t..

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Sunday Nov 23

Bodies Race Company - Des Moines

Des Moines - 6 mi from Johnston

Turkey Trails- Des Moines, organized by Bodies Race Company, takes place at Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines, IA 50315 (2101 Fleur Dr). The Thanksgiving-themed event offers 1 mile, 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, Virtual Race, and a Volunteer-then-Run option, with 5k/10k distances described as a family-friendly T..