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Sycamore 8

Johnston, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 05 Dec, 2026

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About the Event

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This hidden gem takes place the first weekend in December following the single-track dirt trail of the Sycamore Trail along the Des Moines River. Unpredictable winter weather in Iowa has brought rain, snow, and negative temps but has also brought picturesque 50-degree days and some of the fastest dirt trails in the state.

This race caters to veteran and new trail runners alike. With rolling single track, vast views of the Des Moines River and ever present wildlife, you don't want to miss your chance at a Des Moines tradition of capping off the racing season. Register early as entries are capped at 300 participants.

Races Offered

Sycamore 8

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — Sycamore 8

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

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$55.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Johnston.

thermostat Temperature

-2.6° / 4.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

-7.4° / 0.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

4h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:33

nightlight Sunset

17:46

About Johnston

Learn more about the host city, Johnston.

Johnston is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 24,064 in the 2020 census, a large increase from the 8,649 population in 2000. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.