Pleasant Creek Trail Run

Description

The 12th annual running of P.C.T.R (Pleasant Creek Trail Run), brought to you by the Eastern Iowa Trail Alliance (a 501(C)(3) non-profit), will take place Saturday, September 12th, 2026. There are 3 races; 15K, 30K, 45K. The 45K and 30K will start at 7:30 am, the 15K at 8:00 am. Come see what this beautiful park has to offer! Plus we want you to join us for a post-race cookout and beverages beginning at ~10am Parking: follow instructions from volunteers to the Pleasant Creek Beach grass field - DO NOT park on grass in any other area Awards: Top (1) Female/Male finishers in each distance will receive awards In addition, the top three (3) Female/Male finishers in the following age groups will receive awards 29 & under 30-45 46+ *** The top finishers are not eligible for age group awards Cash prize payout (plus free registration to next year) to top male/female overall winners. 45K $150 30K $75 15K $50 Break an event record in your distance/gender? $150 payout in 45K and $100 in 30K/15K! Timing services provided by OnlineRaceResults - results will be available on the timing website and periodically updated throughout the day: Online Race Results

Course Description

P.C.T.R will be run on Pleasant Creek’s outer loop of the equestrian trail (the loop is 15K in distance). The race will start near the playground park area north of the beach parking lot. All distances will run clockwise this year and will exit the trail at the same location you enter to return to the start / finish line for each loop (i.e. you will return to the start to begin each subsequent loop). The course consists primarily of dirt and grass trails with small water crossings possible. The course has rolling hills but has produced some fast times. Please, no strollers or pets are allowed on the course. All are welcome to the park and to stay for post-race activities.

Registration Details

Register online at: Ultrasignup Pleasant Creek Trail Run. Online registration closes for all events Thurday, September 10th, 2026 at 5:00 PM (5:00PM). Your final chance to register is at packet pickup on Friday night. THERE IS NO DAY OF REGISTRATION! Shirts can be purchased for $15 add-on and are only guaranteed for size through September 1st. Other optional add-ons available for available at a later date ****No bib transfers or refunds**** You can change your event distance at any time prior to race day (on-line through UltraSignUp) Once the race begins no distance changes are allowed. If you need to drop down you will not be eligible for awards. ****In the rare chance that we’re unable to hold the event, there are no guaranteed refunds (the race directors will assess based on the circumstances). ALL ADD-ONS WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP PRERACE - NO GUARANTEES THEREAFTER.

Packet Pickup

Friday, September 11th 5-7 PM @ Soko Outfitters (14 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids). Early pickup is encouraged to avoid race day congestion. Timing chip must be picked up on race morning at the start/finish area prior to the event start. Race day packet pickup is available from 6:30 - 7:30 AM at the start/finish area. Note: NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!

Sponsors

Please thank these support teams and patronize these businesses who support this trail run. 2025 support/sponsors include: - Iowa DNR - Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club - SOKO Outfitters -Iowa Running Company Others coming soon!

No Coast Trail Series

Our race is proud to be a part of the No Coast Trail Series. For more details and to sign up for free go to: https://nocoasttrailseries.com. Check out all the other member races and help grow trail and ultra running on the No Coast Trail Series