Swiss Valley Trail Races
About the race
This trail run will feature all the best of the Dubuque County landscape, including creek crossings, steep inclines, and rugged terrain.
The run offers three distance options, all set against the backdrop of Swiss Valley Nature Preserve.
All proceeds from the run will benefit the Friends of Dubuque County Conservation, who help support Dubuque County parks and environmental education.
Camping and showers
Free tent camping for runners is available at the Swiss Valley Campground, down the street from the race start and directly next to the racer pickup location.
Runners can use the campground showers for free after the race.
Parking, shuttles and race start/finish
Race start/finish:
Swiss Valley Nature Center
13606 Swiss Valley Rd.
Peosta, IA 52068
Parking and camping:
Swiss Valley Park
13069 Swiss Valley Rd.
Peosta, IA 52068
Parking is at Swiss Valley Park, with shuttles starting at 6:45am. The park is also a short walk from the race start/finish line.
Free shuttles run to and from the start/finish line area. Shuttles start taking runners and spectators up to the start/finish at 6:45am.
No Coast Trail Series
Swiss Valley Trail Run is part of the No Coast Trail Series this year. Runners compete with other No Coast racers on this challenging course.
Being a strong hill runner will benefit you, as each loop climbs around 750 feet.
Packet pickup
Pre-race packet pickup
Dimensional Brewing Company, 67 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Friday, October 2nd, 5pm-7pm.
Race day packet pickup
Starts at 6:30am at Swiss Valley Nature Center (start/finish area).
Contact
For more information, visit the race website at SwissValleyTrailRaces.com.
Email [email protected] or message us on Facebook.
Cancellation policy
The event does not provide guaranteed refunds in the event of a cancellation outside the organizers' control. This includes, but is not limited to, global pandemics, natural disasters, or emergency weather.
The course
The course is an approximate 5.2 mile loop with 875 feet of climb. The 25K is 3 loops and the 50K is 6 loops. Each loop climbs around 750 feet, and the terrain includes creek crossings, steep inclines, and rugged terrain.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Peosta
Peosta is a city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, and an exurb of the city of Dubuque. Its population grew 193% to 1,908 in the 2020 census, and it is home to the largest campus of Northeast Iowa Community College. Summers are warm and humid with cold winters, so spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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