Annual Trail Run May 8 & 9, 2026
To register for the 2026 event click here.
Friends of Yellow River State Forest will be holding their annual 5K and 10K trail run/walk and half-marathon on Saturday, May 9, in the state forest. Again this year there will be an additional 5K on Friday night, May 8.
Online registration is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/HarpersFerry/FriendsofYellowRiverStateForestTrailRunWalk
Early bird registration prices ($5 off) end March 31, 2026.
Walk-ins are also welcome. Registrants must be pre-registered to receive a shirt - exact April deadline TBD.
All Saturday races will be officially timed. Prizes will include canvas photo prints of Yellow River State Forest taken by local photographers.
There is also a special offer once again, the "Dirty Double," combining any one of the Saturday events with the Friday night run. Participants in the Dirty Double receive a limited edition ceramic mug.
All ages are welcome, children 12 and older must be accompanied by a registered adult. The Friday night 5K is a family-friendly event, and well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed.
Check-in will take place at 737 State Forest Rd., Harpers Ferry.
Friends of Yellow River State Forest is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization. The mission of the group is to enhance Yellow River State Forest for public use while protecting the integrity of the flora, fauna, soil, water and dark skies. All funds raised by the group are invested back into the state forest.
If your business would like to sponsor this event please contact Cindy at [email protected].
Yellow River State Forest is located 15 miles from Prairie du Chien, WI and 16 miles from Waukon, IA.
Online registration is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/HarpersFerry/FriendsofYellowRiverStateForestTrailRunWalk
Early bird registration prices ($5 off) end March 31, 2026.
Walk-ins are also welcome. Registrants must be pre-registered to receive a shirt - exact April deadline TBD.
All Saturday races will be officially timed. Prizes will include canvas photo prints of Yellow River State Forest taken by local photographers.
There is also a special offer once again, the "Dirty Double," combining any one of the Saturday events with the Friday night run. Participants in the Dirty Double receive a limited edition ceramic mug.
All ages are welcome, children 12 and older must be accompanied by a registered adult. The Friday night 5K is a family-friendly event, and well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed.
Check-in will take place at 737 State Forest Rd., Harpers Ferry.
Friends of Yellow River State Forest is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization. The mission of the group is to enhance Yellow River State Forest for public use while protecting the integrity of the flora, fauna, soil, water and dark skies. All funds raised by the group are invested back into the state forest.
If your business would like to sponsor this event please contact Cindy at [email protected].
Yellow River State Forest is located 15 miles from Prairie du Chien, WI and 16 miles from Waukon, IA.
To see the 2025 trail run results click HERE
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
2025 Routes: Click on image to enlarge - Left to Right: Saturday Half Marathon, Saturday 5k, Friday 5k, Saturday 10k.
