Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run

Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run Returns on Saturday, September 19th, 2026!

Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run is a 5k (3.1 mile) event on the scenic trails of Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa featuring 15+ obstacles. There is also a 1 Mile Kid's Obstacle Trail Run with 10+ obstacles! All proceeds benefit the Pottawattamie County Trails Association. The event will be held on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 beginning at 10:30 AM with the 1 Mile Kids Run.

Event Details

• Date: September 19, 2026
• Location: Arrowhead Park, Neola, IA
• Start Time: 10:30 AM for the 1 Mile Kids Run
• Obstacles: 15+ for 5k, 10+ for Kids Run

Race Format

This is NOT a "mud run" and there are no mud pits to crawl through (and therefore no cold post-race hose showers are necessary). All obstacles in the 1 Mile and 5k Open Wave are optional (except the hills, those are fixed in place). You may choose to run it as a 5k Trail Run, skipping the obstacles. Competitive Wave runners must complete all obstacles to be eligible for a top 10 finisher medal.

Kid's Run Information

• Recommended Ages: 6-12 with adult chaperones
• Eligibility: Open to anyone
• Registration: Required for all participants
• Chaperones: Not required but encouraged

Registration Fees

Registration includes entrance to the park, free parking and free event photos available on Facebook and RunSignup following the run. Pricing for the 1 Mile is only $10, $15 in September! The full 5K course is $30 during May and June, $35 July and August, and $40 in September. On site, day of event registration will be $40 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 Mile, CASH ONLY please.

T-Shirt Purchase

An event T-shirt can be purchased for only $10 during registration! If you would like a T-shirt to commemorate your conquest of the course, please pre-order during checkout. Only a limited number will be available for sale the day of the run. The deadline to order a T-shirt is Tuesday, September 9th.

More Information

Thank you for your interest, and we hope to see you at Arrowhead Park!