Iowa Trail Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best trail runs in Iowa for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 130 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

April 2026
Apr
11
Saturday

Riverview Riverwalk

5 km
Apr
25
Saturday

Kewash Marathon

5 km 10 km 13 mi 26 mi
May 2026
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

5 km 5 mi 10 km 13 mi
May
2
Saturday

IronHorse - Riceville, IA

5 km 10 km 13 mi
May
3
Sunday

Red Shoe Run - Iowa City

5 km
May
8-9
Fr - Sa

Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi
May
16-17
Sa - Su

Gladiator Assault Challenge

Obstacle Run 5 km 5 mi 7 mi
May
30
Saturday

EMC DAM to DSM

13 mi
June 2026
Jun
20
Saturday

Movie Madness Half Marathon

5 km 10 km 13 mi
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