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Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

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calendar_today 13 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

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!

Races Offered

Midsummer Night's Run 10K

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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19:30

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$35.00

Midsummer Night's Run 5K

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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19:30

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Ames.

thermostat Temperature
17.6° / 28.0°
wb_sunny Feels like
16.8° / 27.8°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 54m
water_drop Avg rainfall
4.5 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
13.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
High
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
67.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:39
nightlight Sunset
20:50

About Ames

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Ames is a pleasant college town in Central Iowa, sitting astride the Skunk River roughly 30 miles north of Des Moines. Life in Ames follows the ebb and flow of the academic year at Iowa State University, which is the city's primary draw.

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