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25K12K5K

Geode Challenge Races

Danville, Iowa
Entry from
$55
Aid stations
2
Days to go
11
Registerfriendsofgeode.org

At a glance

Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Danville, Iowa
Distances
25K, 12K, 5K
Elevation gain
1,600 ft
Aid stations
2
Registration
Registration closes Oct 13, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
Prize money
The Friends of Geode will award $100 to each male and female winner who beats the applicable course record. No prize money will be awarded if the 2023 12K or 2024 25K course records are not beaten that year.
Prize source
friendsofgeode.orgVerified Oct 5, 2026
Official site
friendsofgeode.org
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Trail races at Geode State Park offering 5K out-and-back, 12K perimeter-loop, and 25K double-loop options. The course combines singletrack and other trail surfaces with road sections, hills, a creek crossing, and rocky or gravel sections.

Key dates

Registration closes

Oct 13, 2026

7d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

All distances

25K

$55

12K,

$55 from Oct 17, 2026

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25K,

$60 from Oct 17, 2026

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5K,

$50 from Oct 17, 2026

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2

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