Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30PM CDT
- Location Ames, Iowa
- Price $35.98
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in beautiful Ames, Story County. This unique evening event invites you to embrace the thrill of running through the woods as the sun sets, challenging yourself on a scenic 5K or 10K course at McFarland Park. Experience a delightful blend of single track trail, prairie paths, and gravel surfaces while supporting a great cause—$3 from each registration goes to the Conservation Partners of Story County, helping to maintain the stunning local parks.
Participants can expect a well-organized race with clear markings, course support, and basic timing, alongside a custom bib and a rotating race item like a BUFF, socks, or even a coffee mug. And for those who want to commemorate the day, a comfy tri-blend shirt featuring one of our Animal Icons is available for purchase. Enjoy plenty of post-race food, games, and exciting giveaways from sponsors. Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself and revel in the beauty of an Iowa summer night!
Participants can expect a well-organized race with clear markings, course support, and basic timing, alongside a custom bib and a rotating race item like a BUFF, socks, or even a coffee mug. And for those who want to commemorate the day, a comfy tri-blend shirt featuring one of our Animal Icons is available for purchase. Enjoy plenty of post-race food, games, and exciting giveaways from sponsors. Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself and revel in the beauty of an Iowa summer night!
Organiser's Description
YOUR PARENTS ALWAYS TOLD YOU NOT TO PLAY IN THE WOODS AT NIGHT, RIGHT? NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO GIVE IT A GO! TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE OF A 5K OR 10K AT MCFARLAND PARK JUST OUTSIDE OF AMES. THERE'S A GREAT MIX OF SINGLE TRACK TRAIL, PRAIRIE, AND GRAVEL. YOU'LL DO IT ALL AS THE SUN SETS ON A BEAUTIFUL IOWA SUMMER NIGHT! $3 FROM EVERY REGISTRATION GOES TO THE CONSERVATION PARTNERS OF STORY COUNTY WHO HELP KEEP PETERSON PARK, MCFARLAND PARK, AND THE OTHER GREAT PUBLIC PARKS IN STORY COUNTY, BEAUTIFUL!
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 basic timing, a cool custom bib, and a rotating race item such as a BUFF, socks, a stocking cap, coffee mug, and aluminum water bottle. Signing up for the entire series includes a series backpack! Do you want a really soft and comfy tri-blend 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! Games! Giveaways from sponsors!
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 basic timing, a cool custom bib, and a rotating race item such as a BUFF, socks, a stocking cap, coffee mug, and aluminum water bottle. Signing up for the entire series includes a series backpack! Do you want a really soft and comfy tri-blend 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! Games! Giveaways from sponsors!
Races
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Midsummer Night's Run 5K
Incl. $2.98 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30PM CDT)
$35.98
OPENS 09 NOV -
Midsummer Night's Run 10K
Incl. $2.98 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30PM CDT)
$35.98
OPENS 09 NOV
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56461 180th St, Ames, 50010, IA, United States
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