Iowa Trail Run Series
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Iowa Trail Run Series on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the beautiful city of Des Moines, Polk! This exciting event invites runners of all ages and skill levels to swap the pavement for scenic trails, featuring a variety of distances including a Half Marathon, 50K, and Enduro options. With eight challenging and family-friendly events throughout the series, participants can expect clear course markings, excellent support, and the thrill of chip timing.
Every runner will receive a custom bib and a rotating race item, plus the chance to snag a soft and comfy race shirt featuring one of the seriesβ unique Animal Icons. Families can celebrate together with a FREE kids race, designed for children 12 and under, offering distances between 1/2 and 1 mile. The Iowa Trail Run Series is all about community, fun, and memorable experiences, complete with post-race refreshments and exciting giveaways from sponsors. Donβt miss the chance to join in on this fantastic outdoor celebrationβregister now for the best savings and invite your friends for a day of running and enjoyment in the great Iowa outdoors!
Every runner will receive a custom bib and a rotating race item, plus the chance to snag a soft and comfy race shirt featuring one of the seriesβ unique Animal Icons. Families can celebrate together with a FREE kids race, designed for children 12 and under, offering distances between 1/2 and 1 mile. The Iowa Trail Run Series is all about community, fun, and memorable experiences, complete with post-race refreshments and exciting giveaways from sponsors. Donβt miss the chance to join in on this fantastic outdoor celebrationβregister now for the best savings and invite your friends for a day of running and enjoyment in the great Iowa outdoors!
Organiser's Description
We love to run! We love to do it at home in IOWA! JOIN US FOR THE IOWA TRAIL RUN SERIES PRESENTED BY EXILE BREWING COMPANY. Take a break from pavement and enjoy some good, old fashioned dirt. Enjoy (8) scenic, challenging, and family friendly events when you ditch the pavement and hit the trials.
The Iowa Trail Run Series is not about spending a bunch of cash for no reason. You'll get a great race with clear marking and course support, with chip timing, a cool custom bib, and a rotating race item such as a BUFF, socks, a stocking cap, coffee mug, and aluminum water bottle and more. Do you want a really soft and comfy shirt with one of our Animal Icons? Great! Add one during your registration. We know some people have enough stuff in their closet and others may want to commemorate the day! Plenty of post-race food to refuel! Giveaways from sponsors!
The ITRS Season Pass is the best deal in Iowa running with 8 events across the spring, summer and fall throughout the state for one price. You also get the benefit of an exclusive Season Pass runner item and a personalized bib.
KIDS RACES!
Every Iowa Trail Run Series event features a FREE kids race! The kids races vary in distance between 1/2 and 1 mile. Kids 12 and under are welcome to grab a bib and run! We usually have some schwag for the kiddos too!
Kids 12 and Under that would like to run the full distance 5K or 10K will need to register as a standard runner.
REGISTRATION TAKES LESS THAN 5 MINUTES! AND THE EARLIER YOU REGISTER THE MORE MONEY YOU SAVE. SIGN UP AND INVITE A FRIEND OR FIVE! WANT A RACE SHIRT? ADD IT ON DURING REGISTRATION!
SINGLE RACE PRICING*
**HALF MARATHON, 50K, AND ENDURO ARE MORE, UNLESS YOU SIGN UP FOR A SEASON PASS.
START DATE
END DATE
PRICE
11/9/25
11/16/25
$33
11/17/25
1 Month Before Each Race
$38
1 Month Before Each Race
Race Day
$43
SEASON PASS PRICING
START DATE
END DATE
PRICE
11/9/25
11/9/25
$180 - 1 day only!
11/10/25
11/30/25
$225
12/1/25
12/31/25
$245
1/1/26
2/28/26
$280
3/01/26
04/04/26
$315
PERKS OF THE SEASON PASS
* ITRS Custom Item (TBD)
* Personalized Bib
* Free Upgrades to Half Marathon/Enduro Distances
* Lowest Registration Price per Race
THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING PARTNER EXILE BREWING COMPANY!
The Iowa Trail Run Series is not about spending a bunch of cash for no reason. You'll get a great race with clear marking and course support, with chip timing, a cool custom bib, and a rotating race item such as a BUFF, socks, a stocking cap, coffee mug, and aluminum water bottle and more. Do you want a really soft and comfy shirt with one of our Animal Icons? Great! Add one during your registration. We know some people have enough stuff in their closet and others may want to commemorate the day! Plenty of post-race food to refuel! Giveaways from sponsors!
The ITRS Season Pass is the best deal in Iowa running with 8 events across the spring, summer and fall throughout the state for one price. You also get the benefit of an exclusive Season Pass runner item and a personalized bib.
KIDS RACES!
Every Iowa Trail Run Series event features a FREE kids race! The kids races vary in distance between 1/2 and 1 mile. Kids 12 and under are welcome to grab a bib and run! We usually have some schwag for the kiddos too!
Kids 12 and Under that would like to run the full distance 5K or 10K will need to register as a standard runner.
REGISTRATION TAKES LESS THAN 5 MINUTES! AND THE EARLIER YOU REGISTER THE MORE MONEY YOU SAVE. SIGN UP AND INVITE A FRIEND OR FIVE! WANT A RACE SHIRT? ADD IT ON DURING REGISTRATION!
SINGLE RACE PRICING*
**HALF MARATHON, 50K, AND ENDURO ARE MORE, UNLESS YOU SIGN UP FOR A SEASON PASS.
START DATE
END DATE
PRICE
11/9/25
11/16/25
$33
11/17/25
1 Month Before Each Race
$38
1 Month Before Each Race
Race Day
$43
SEASON PASS PRICING
START DATE
END DATE
PRICE
11/9/25
11/9/25
$180 - 1 day only!
11/10/25
11/30/25
$225
12/1/25
12/31/25
$245
1/1/26
2/28/26
$280
3/01/26
04/04/26
$315
PERKS OF THE SEASON PASS
* ITRS Custom Item (TBD)
* Personalized Bib
* Free Upgrades to Half Marathon/Enduro Distances
* Lowest Registration Price per Race
THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING PARTNER EXILE BREWING COMPANY!
Races
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ITRS Season Pass
Incl. Season Pass Exclusive Item
Sat 4th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 05 OCTIowa Trail Run Series Season Pass
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