Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

🌜 A Midsummer Night's Run Overview

2024 UPDATE! THIS YEAR'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S RUN WILL TAKE PLACE BACK AT MCFARLAND PARK!

🏞️ Race Details

• Date: 2025-06-21
• Location: 56461 180th St, Ames, IA
• Distance: 5K or 10K
• Website: Iowa Trail Run Series

🌳 Race Experience

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!

💚 Community Contribution

$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!

🎽 Race Amenities

• Value: The Iowa Trail Run Series is not about spending a bunch of cash for no reason.
• Support: You’ll get a great race with clear marking and course support, with basic timing.
• Gear: Participants receive a cool custom bib, and a rotating race item such as a BUFF, socks, a stocking cap, coffee mug, and aluminum water bottle.
• Series Perks: Signing up for the entire series includes a series backpack!

🍕 Post-Race Fun

Plenty of post-race food to refuel! Games! Giveaways from sponsors!