Iowa Trail Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best trail runs in Iowa for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 136 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

April 2025
Apr
11
Friday

Ingawanis Endurance Challenge

Trail Run 6 mi
Apr
12
Saturday

Beer & Bagel Run - Iowa

4 mi
Apr
12
Saturday

Lace Up For Life

5 km
Apr
12
Saturday

4K for 4-H

Backyard Ultra 4 km
Apr
12
Saturday

Riverview Riverwalk

5 km
Apr
12
Saturday

Springtime Hill Climb

5 km
Apr
13
Sunday

DoNot Stop Half Marathon - Des Moines

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Apr
19
Saturday

Iowa Trail Run Series: Sugar Bottom

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi
Apr
19
Saturday

Drake Road Races

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Apr
19
Saturday

Gene Van Wyk Memorial Run 5k

5 km
Apr
19
Saturday

Arrowhead Trail Run

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km 4 hr
Apr
19
Saturday

Clear Lake Earth Day 10K Race

5 km 10 km
Apr
19
Saturday

Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km 4 hr
Apr
25
Friday

Full Moon 5K

5 km
Apr
25
Friday

AAZK Race Against Extinction

Trail Run 2 mi 5 km
Apr
26
Saturday

University of Iowa's Relay for Life Ribbon Run 5K

5 km
Apr
26
Saturday

The Neighborhood Dash

5 km
Apr
30
Wednesday

Klompen Classic 5K

5 km
May 2025
May
3
Saturday

Palisades Punisher or Promenade

Trail Run 4 mi 8 hr
May
3
Saturday

IronHorse - Riceville, IA

5 km 10 km 13 mi
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