Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon

Event Overview

• Date: 2026-08-01
• Location: Moorehead Park, Ida Grove, IA
• Distance: 26.2 mile marathon trail run
• Website: Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon

Course Description

• Terrain: Single track dirt trails and mowed meadow trails
• Scenery: Challenging hills with beautiful scenery
• Historical Sites: Pass by old stage coach trails, a cemetery, and an old train depot
• Loop Structure: Three 8.8 mile loops with distance options available

Race Options

• 1/3 Mazathon: One loop for 8.8 miles
• 2/3 Mazathon: Two loops for 17.6 miles
• Full Mazathon: Three loops for 26.2 miles
• Finisher Medals: Awarded to all distance finishers

Aid Stations

• Locations: Two fully stocked and manned aid stations
• Hydration: Water and HAMMER HEED available
• Liquids: You must carry your own drinking device: no drinking glasses provided
• Nutritional Options: Variety of items including pb&j sandwiches, trail mix, bananas

Packet Pick-Up

• Timing: 4-8pm on July 31 or 5-7:30am on race day
• Location: Conservation Center at Moorehead Park
• Mandatory Meeting: 7:45am before race start at 8:00am
• Course Closure: All runners must be off the course by 10:00pm

Pasta Meal

• Time: Available from 5:30-7:30 on July 31
• Location: Conservation Center
• Donation: Free will donation for the meal
• Beverages: Water and iced tea provided

Additional Information

• Proceeds: Donated to the Ida County Conservation Foundation
• Registration: Non-refundable and non-transferable
• Lodging: Suggestions include Super 8 Motel, Castle Town Inn, Boulders Inn in Holstein, and Lake View
• Camping: Available at Moorehead Park, primitive camping and facilities at nearby sites