Shell Rock

Trail Running Calendar near Shell Rock 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Shell Rock for 2026-2027! We've gathered 5 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026

Cedar Bend Endurance Event

Waverly | 6 mi from Shell Rock

Backyard Ultra

Timed trail endurance event at Cedar Bend Park near Waverly, Iowa, with 4 and 8 hour race options on a roughly 3.15 mile loop.

Timed trail endurance event at Cedar Bend Park near Waverly, Iowa, with 4 and 8 hour race options on a roughly 3.15 mile loop.

Fast Track Trail Race

Waterloo | 19 mi from Shell Rock

Trail Run 13 km 25 km

Trail race at George Wyth State Park on Sept 26, 2026 offering 13K and 25K courses on mostly smooth single track with limited on-course aid.

Trail race at George Wyth State Park on Sept 26, 2026 offering 13K and 25K courses on mostly smooth single track with limited on-course aid.

October 2026

Meyerhoff's Mayhem

Cedar Falls | 14 mi from Shell Rock

Backyard Ultra

A 48 hour endurance event in Cedar Falls with repeated 4 mile legs, individual and team relay options, on course meals, and awards for finishers.

A 48 hour endurance event in Cedar Falls with repeated 4 mile legs, individual and team relay options, on course meals, and awards for finishers.

November 2026

Get Roasted Turkey Trot

Waverly | 6 mi from Shell Rock

Trail Run 3 mi

Thanksgiving morning 5k and 100 yard kids dash in Waverly, IA with timed 5k, event swag and refreshments, and part of proceeds supporting Waverly Cedar Valley Friends of The Family.

Thanksgiving morning 5k and 100 yard kids dash in Waverly, IA with timed 5k, event swag and refreshments, and part of proceeds supporting Waverly Cedar Valley Friends of The Family.

May 2027

Death by 5k Waterloo

Waterloo | 19 mi from Shell Rock

Backyard Ultra 50 km

Fourth-year 24 hour challenge at George Wyth State Park where participants run ten 5k loops on the paved Cedar Valley Lakes Trail with meals and event support.

Fourth-year 24 hour challenge at George Wyth State Park where participants run ten 5k loops on the paved Cedar Valley Lakes Trail with meals and event support.