3 events in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
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3 events in Pottawattamie County-
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Arrowhead Trail Run 5k/10k/4 Hour Returns on April 18th, 2026!
Arrowhead Trail Run is a 5k marked course at Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa. Choose the traditional 5k distance, 2 laps for a 10k, or complete as many laps as you can in a 4 hour Enduro! Medals will be awarded for the top 10 Male and Female in the 5k, 10k and 4 Hour Enduro event categories. ALL are welcome to run, jog, walk or hike at your own pace.
Schedule of Events: 4 Hour Enduro 8:00 am - 12:00 noon, 10k 9:00 am, 5k 9:10 am
Cost: $26 January, $30 February, $35 March, $40 April. Sign up early and save!
Enjoy scenic lake and wooded views while you run, jog, or hike the trails and grounds of Arrowhead Park. 100% non-profit event with all proceeds supporting the Pottawattamie County Trails Association.
An event T-shirt can be purchased for only $10 during registration! If you would like a T-shirt to commemorate your conquest of the course, please pre-order during checkout. Only a limited number will be available for sale the day of the run. The deadline to order a T-shirt during registration is Wednesday, April 8th.
All funds raised through registration are considered donations to the Pottawattamie County Trails Association. We will make every effort to host the event as scheduled, or honor registrations for a rescheduled date in case of severe weather, etc. Thank you for your interest and support!
Please Note: This is NOT the Obstacle Run we have previously held on this date. The Trail Run (no obstacles) has been moved to the Spring and the Obstacle Run to the Fall (September 19th, 2026).
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Fri, Apr 24, 2026 at 6:00 PMSee full details
Please join us for the 17th Annual Race Against Extinction…Footprints for the Future!
Presented by AAZK and Peak Performance to help Conservation efforts worldwide. This year all proceeds will go to the Peregrine Fund!
This event will bring us together for Earth Day to do our part for conservation while enjoying the fresh air and trails at Hitchcock Nature Center!
DATE: April 24, 2026
TIME: Starting at 6:00 PM
REGISTRATION PRICES: Feb 9th through April 11th - $30 (includes t-shirt), April 12 through April 23 - $35, $40 on April 24 (Race day)
Stick around for the post-race award ceremony, door prizes, music, food and beverages! Unique Earth-friendly race medals for top 3 male & female finishers overall and in 10 year age increments. This is a dog friendly event.
If you are unable to attend but still would like to support, you can buy a shirt for $20 by clicking the Race Contact Info link below (by April 11th), or donate to The Peregrine Fund by clicking the Donate tab at the top of the page.
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Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Date--November 7,2026
Location--Indian Cave State Park 65296 720 Road Shubert,Ne
Check in--9:00am Area # 1 Shelter
Start--9:30am
Distances / Fees--4 miles--$30.00 8 miles--$40.00 12 miles--$45.00---32K--$55.00
Fees include--Long sleeve shirts--gloves--snacks,drinks,medals
Registration closes October 23
4 in the Angry Cow Series
Check in --9:00am
Start--9:30
FORMAT--COURSE WILL GO OUT NORTH FROM SHELTER AND GO TO THE NORTHEAST TRAIL # 3.HOOK ON
TO 3A THEN 6-7 AND BACK.
RACE GOES INTO THE OLD TOWN>
Veterans and active duty military all race for FREE! Just message me an ID or DD-214 along with shirt size.
This is one of the long standing trail runs in the State. And the most exciting views!!
Contact Jim for more info. 402-432-3622