Iowa · 31 Miles · 50 Miler
Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run
Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run is a 31 Miles and 50 Miler event held in Ida Grove, Iowa. It was last held on August 1, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Ida Grove, IA
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 1, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Ida Grove, Iowa
- Distances
- 31 Miles, 50 Miler
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- 5000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- trailofthedragon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from trailofthedragon.com, checked October 19, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 50 Miler
- Loop course; Trail surface; 5000 ft gain, 5000 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run
Please join us for the running of the Trail of the Dragon! This run will take place along with the Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon. Course will consist of 10 mile loops on single track dirt and mowed meadow through the rolling hills of our beautiful historic park. Participants can expect challenging hills and beautiful scenery while running well-marked and maintained trails. You will be running on some old stage coach trails past the first homestead which served as the stage coach stop, church an…
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Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run: common questions
- When is the Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run held?
- In Ida Grove, Iowa.
- What distances does the Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run offer?
- 31 Miles and 50 Miler.
- How many people run the Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from trailofthedragon.com, checked October 19, 2026).
- What time does the Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run start?
- 6:00 AM CDT.
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