Skip to main content
Run Vibes
Browse races
Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run logo

Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 7:30 PM CDT

Location
Ames, IA
56461 180th St, 50010
Type
RUN

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

Vibe analysis coming soon

Course feel, difficulty, and community fit are being added to this listing. Check back, and always confirm details on the official registration page.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Jun 13, 7:30 PM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Nov 10, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Nov 23, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

  • 10K

    Sat, Jun 13, 7:30 PM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Nov 10, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Nov 23, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Trail + rolling terrain, warm-day exposure

  • Mostly trail
  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

From the organizer

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 an exclusive series gift! 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!

Also in this area

Easier options nearby

Lower-difficulty races in the same state.

More demanding options nearby

Higher-difficulty races in the same state.