Challenging 10-mile out-and-back time trial along beautiful Sutliff Road.
A perfect "test" for beginners and experts alike.
Tuesday nights, May 6 – June 3 – July 1 – August 5
Online registration only.
Numbers pick up 5-6 pm at Big Grove Solon. First racer off at 6:30.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
core4 5th edition… NO SURFACE UNTOUCHED experience at core4 2026 August 14–15, 2026 | Wilson’s Orchard, Iowa City
core4 2026 brings the magic of the first four years and then some. Iowa’s finest gravel awaits you and 1,000+ riders and runners ready for one helluva weekend! Last year was over the top. 2026 will be legendary.
WHO: EVERYONE. REGISTER now to snag your spot with the launch rate. USE DISCOUNT CODE: CORE4LAUNCH26 until Dec 31 for adult registrations!
WHAT: The greatest ride + run weekend this side of the galaxy! Plus a Friday Night Fiesta!
Choose your challenge: 20, 40, 70, or 120 miles - with all the cats, including e-bike for the 40 mile! Orchard Run v.2 with new distances 5k + 10k! Pro/Elite Events: 60-Mile USAC Youth Race + 120-Mile Gravel Earth Series Race
WHEN: Friday–Saturday, August 14–15, 2026 Make it a weekend! Camp under the orchard — tent, car, or RV — and soak up the vibes.
WHY: core = Community. Opportunity. Recreation. Engagement. We’re getting all bodies on bikes through partnerships with: Iowa City Bike Library • Iowa Coalition of Off-Road Riders • Corridor Devo Junior Cycling • BIKE IOWA • Iowa Bicycle Coalition • Bur Oak Land Trust
HOW: Register early. Keep training. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready. Spread the word: tell everyone why you’re coming to Iowa City in August!
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CONNECT: www.core4.bike @core4.bike
The inaugural Millstream Gravel Cup brings together two premier events over one unforgettable weekend:
Sunday, September 6 – Iowa Gravel Time Trial Championship (9:00 AM start time)
Monday, September 7 – Iowa Gravel Road Race Championship (9:00 AM start time)
Not looking to race? Join the Fondo option and ride at your own pace—enjoy the course, the scenery, and the experience without the pressure of competition.
Expect a course featuring rolling terrain, punchy climbs, and stunning views just northeast of Amana. Full course details coming soon.
Race Headquarters: Millstream Brewery – Amana, Iowa
Make a weekend of it! Stick around after the races for live music, a beer festival, and a full slate of post-race festivities.
WHERE: PINSEEKERS - 1515 Anderson Place, Tiffin, IA
WHEN: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pmCheck-in @ Noon followed by closest to the pin and longest drive contests
DETAILS: Compete in an 18-hole, four-person best shot–with winners being crowned at the conclusion of the event.
Each golfer will take 3 shots for “Closest to the Pin” and 3 shots for “LongestDrive” before play begins, with awards presented afterward.
Enjoy lunch served between the front and back nines.
Iowa City Road Races, Inc. is a non-profit group of volunteers committed to provide a means for fund raising in the community while promoting health and fitness through running at all skill levels.
Run for the Schools directly benefits students from the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Education Center.