Trail Running Calendar near Dyersville 2026-2027

October 2026

Trail Run 5 mi 25 km 50 km

Trail running in Peosta, IA on October 3, 2026 offering 5.2 mile, 25K and 50K loop races with camping, showers and shuttle service.

Oct

10

Sa

Backbone Trail Run

Dundee | 23 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 4 mi 10 km

Trail run and walk at Backbone State Park on October 10, 2026 with two route choices: a 4 mile loop and a 10K lake loop. Day of registration is available and proceeds support Backbone State Park.

Oct

16

Fr

Mines Of Spain 100 - Dubuque, IA

Dubuque | 23 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 100 km 100 mi

A trail ultramarathon in Dubuque, IA on a ~20-mile loop with options of 100 miles (5 loops) or 100 km (3 loops) through the Mines of Spain.

Oct

24

Sa

Pony Hollow Trail 15K

Elkader | 30 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 5 km 15 km

The 8th Annual Pony Hollow Trail 15K and 5K runs through Clayton County trails on October 24, 2026, with the 5K passing the historic Motor Mill park.

November 2026

Nov

7

Sa

Miner 49er

Dubuque | 23 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 25 km 50 km

Trail endurance runs in Dubuque's Mines of Spain with 25K and 50K options, single track terrain, scenic river views, and about 2200 feet gain per 25K.

Nov

14

Sa

Woodpecker Six

Central City | 28 mi from Dyersville

Backyard Ultra

A six-hour trail endurance run at Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City, IA, on a 1.2-mile wooded loop with climbs, aid-station food, race shirts, and awards for 24+ loops.