Description

Adventure Race

Distance - 1 lap of 3 miles trail run, then 2 laps totaling about 6 miles of mountain bike.

The Central Iowa Trail Association invites you to celebrate our trail network! This event welcomes participants of all ages, including bikers, runners, hikers, and families. Enjoy a day packed with fun activities highlighting Central Iowa's wonderful outdoor resources, featuring the Dirty Duathlon race. We're putting a new spin on an old classic in 2026!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• • 8:00 AM: Dirty Duathlon (Trail Run/Bike Race)

  • 8:30-10:30: Beginner MTB Skills Sessions

  • 10:00 AM: Youth MTB Race (Wave starts for elementary through high school)

  • 10:00 AM: Vendor booths open

  • 10:40 AM: Strider/Little Kids Race (Yard lap)

  • 11:00 AM: Yoga Session in the Yard 

  • 11:00-1:00: Intermediate MTB Skills Session

  • 11:30 AM: Group Trail Run

  • 1:00 PM: Group MTB Ride

  • 1:30 PM: Group MTB Ride (Beginners/families)

  • 2:30 PM: Group Trail Hike & Walk

  • 4:00 PM: Group MTB Ride

Route

Registration

Dirty Duathlon & Youth MTB - Registration Required; Fees $40pp for DD; $25 pp for Youth MTB

MTB Skills Clinic - Registration Required; Beginner $50, Intermediate $50, Both $80

Group rides, runs and hikes - Registration Required; FREE

Yoga - Registration Required; FREE

Vendor Booths and other activities - FREE

Food and drinks available for purchase on site!

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Contact

Wendy Smith

dirtydu@centraliowatrails.com