Lake Macbride Trail Races
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Lake Macbride Trail Races
The Lake Macbride Trail Races take place at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon, IA on July 18, 2026. The event uses a one-loop course layout; 50K entrants run the full loop twice. The start and finish are at the Macbride Spillway parking area, and the planned route is nearly all on trails with minimal road running.
The course begins on crushed limestone adjacent to the lake, includes an out-and-back on the North Shore trail, moves onto more technical North Snowmobile trails, and then crosses the dam and spillway to a South Loop featuring single track, prairie sections, and notable hills. Aid stations are placed on each loop; the named stations include Opie Road, Start/Finish, University Trails, and Anglers Point.
Other event details include:
- 50K
- 25K
Registration for 2026 opens February 14, 2026. The race field is capped at 175 combined runners in year one and will maintain a waitlist if it fills. Fees listed for the event are $80 for the 50K and $55 for the 25K. Registration includes a T-shirt, commemorative bib, and aid station and start/finish supplies; T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after July 5. The event allows deferrals until June 19; there are no refunds or bib transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
