Iowa Trail Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best trail runs in Iowa for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 120 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

June 2025
Jun
21
Saturday

Trestle Hustle

Duathlon 5 km 10 km
Jun
22
Sunday

Ames Triathlon

Triathlon
Jun
28
Saturday

Storm The Park 5k

5 km
Jun
28
Saturday

Hairy Nation Days 5K

5 km
Jun
28
Saturday

Fairfax USA Days Bridge The Community 5K

5 km
Jun
29
Sunday

All American 8 Mile - Des Moines

4 mi 8 mi
July 2025
Jul
5
Saturday

Faj Squad 5K

5 km
Jul
6
Sunday

Ditmars Wine Run 5k

5 km
Jul
12
Saturday

House of Hope Trail Blaze

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Jul
12
Saturday

Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

5 km
Jul
19
Saturday

Waukee Fine Arts Footrace

5 km
Jul
19
Saturday

Lake Macbride Trail Races

Trail Run 25 km 50 km
Jul
19
Saturday

Olathea Creek Wine Run 5k

5 km
Jul
26
Saturday

Whiterock Ultra

Trail Run 50 km 50 mi
Jul
26
Saturday

Nordic Fest Elveløpet

5 km 15 km
Jul
26
Saturday

First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon

Triathlon
Jul
27
Sunday

All American 8 Mile - Cedar Falls

4 mi 8 mi
August 2025
Aug
2
Saturday

Moorehead Park Trail Marathon

Trail Run 8 mi 17 mi 26 mi
Aug
2
Saturday

Wapsi Wiggle Half Marathon

5 km 13 mi
Aug
2
Saturday

Trail of the Dragon 50 Mile Run

Trail Run 50 km 50 mi
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