Trail Running Calendar near Dyersville 2026-2027

August 2026

Trail Run 4 mi 7 mi 13 mi

Experience the natural beauty of Dubuque with trail races through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area. Enjoy distances ranging from 4 miles to a half marathon followed by a post race party with brick oven pizza and local beer.

October 2026

Oct

3

Sa

Swiss Valley Trail Races

Peosta | 13 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 5 mi 25 km 50 km

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve in Peosta offering 50K, 25K and 5.2 mile looped courses with rugged terrain, camping, showers and shuttle service.

Oct

10

Sa

Backbone Trail Run

Dundee | 23 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run Walk 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

Looped 100-mile and 100K trail races around the Mines of Spain Recreation Area in Dubuque, IA, with varied terrain, scenic Mississippi River views, and significant elevation gain.

Oct

24

Sa

Pony Hollow Trail 15K

Elkader | 30 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 5 km 15 km

Experience the seasonal beauty of Clayton County at the Pony Hollow Trail 15K and 5K. Run through the historic Motor Mill park area and enjoy the autumn foliage on this established trail course.

November 2026

Nov

7

Sa

Miner 49er

Dubuque | 23 mi from Dyersville

Trail Run 25 km 50 km

Trail endurance runs in the Mines of Spain near Dubuque offering 25K and 50K on single track with three aid stations and river and bluff views.

Nov

14

Sa

Woodpecker Six

Central City | 28 mi from Dyersville

Backyard Ultra Walk

Six hour trail endurance run at Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City IA on November 14 2026 featuring a 1.2 mile loop with two large climbs and aid station food.