Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run
Head to Moorehead Park in Ida Grove, IA for this scenic loop-based ultramarathon, where you'll run ten-mile circuits through rolling terrain on single-track dirt and mowed trails while passing historic sites like old stagecoach routes, a cemetery, and a vintage one-room schoolhouseβexpect roughly 1,000 feet of elevation gain per loop. You'll have access to two staffed aid stations (at the start/finish and mile 5) plus three unstaffed water stops, though you'll need to bring your own hydration vessel since cups aren't provided. The 50K distance covers three loops plus a one-mile out-and-back, the 50-mile includes five full loops, and all finishers earn a medal while supporting the Ida County Conservation efforts.
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