Vinton

Trail Running Calendar near Vinton 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Vinton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 6 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026

Pleasant Creek Trail Run

Palo | 13 mi from Vinton

Trail Run 15 km 30 km 45 km

Trail running event in Palo, IA on September 12, 2026 offering 45K, 30K and 15K on a clockwise course.

Trail running event in Palo, IA on September 12, 2026 offering 45K, 30K and 15K on a clockwise course.

Fast Track Trail Race

Waterloo | 28 mi from Vinton

Trail Run 13 km 25 km

Trail race at George Wyth State Park near Waterloo IA with 13K single loop and 25K two loops on runnable dirt single track.

Trail race at George Wyth State Park near Waterloo IA with 13K single loop and 25K two loops on runnable dirt single track.

October 2026

Keystone Iowa Zombie Apocalypse 5K

Keystone | 15 mi from Vinton

Obstacle Run 5 km

A chip timed 5K in Keystone, Iowa on 10/10/2026 where participants wear flag belts and encounter costumed zombies who try to pull flags. Proceeds support Keystone First Responders and Benton Girl's Wrestling.

A chip timed 5K in Keystone, Iowa on 10/10/2026 where participants wear flag belts and encounter costumed zombies who try to pull flags. Proceeds support Keystone First Responders and Benton Girl's Wrestling.

Kiwanis Glow Trail 5K Fun Run

Trail Run 5 km

Community run in Vinton on October 10 2026 with a 5K and a 1 mile option, hosted by the Vinton Noon Kiwanis Club to benefit Operation Backpack.

Community run in Vinton on October 10 2026 with a 5K and a 1 mile option, hosted by the Vinton Noon Kiwanis Club to benefit Operation Backpack.

November 2026

Woodpecker Six

Central City | 25 mi from Vinton

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.

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.

May 2027

Death by 5k Waterloo

Waterloo | 28 mi from Vinton

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.