Geode Challenge Races

Geode Challenge Races - October 18, 2025

Register Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

3333 Racine Ave Danville , IA

Distances: 25K, 12K, 5K

Trail Race Details: Fall will be here before we know it, which means the Geode Challenge Races are ready for you!! This event is put on annually to raise funds for the Friends of Geode who are working on many projects at the Park, including our first project of renovations to the Beach Concession House. This current project is well underway as improvements continue, thanks to all of your support! Be sure to keep watching for future events at the State Park as we're striving to bring families in for fun and adventures! The Friends of Geode would like to thank the Danville Lions Club for continuing to sponsor our annual event! We couldn't do this without them! This is our 7th year having these trail races for you all to enjoy whether you're running or walking! The 5k (3.1 miles) takes you from the beach area to Shelter 1 and back to the beach. The 12k (7.75 miles) takes you on the perimeter loop trail, starting at the beach area going in the opposite direction as the 5k and looping around back to the beach. And back again is the double loop option for a 25k (15.5 miles) to give you an extra challenge. Dogs are allowed to run with you! Keep their leash safe from tripping other runners and be respectful! This year the course will utilize the building at Shelter 4, so make sure you're following all the flags, ribbons and course signs to keep you from getting lost. We mark the course very well with those items, just be sure to watch for them! There will be water at the Start/Finish area for everyone who finishes the race and for those running the 25k so they can refill their bottles or hydration vests. Shelters 1 and 4 will have both water and a few light snacks to help keep you hydrated and energized while running. Online registration here on UltrasignUp will close on Oct 14th. You may still register in person on the morning of the race, by CASH or CHECK only. Cost goes up by $5 for each distance on race day. Packet pick-up will be Friday Oct 17th from 5-7pm at the State Park at the beach shelter, same location as the start/finish line. Race day registration and packet pick-up will be from 7:30-8:45am, Saturday, Oct 18th. Races will begin after the announcements at 9am.

T-SHIRTS These are offered during registration. Our t-shirt vendor will likely give us cut-off date for ordering. So, if you want a t-shirt in a specific size, you need to be registered by that date, (which will be announced later). All registrations AFTER that date will be first-come-first-serve basis. We will order extras in sizes S-XL only. Sizes are only guaranteed by registering before the date (to be announced). If you register after that date or on race day, you can choose your size based on remaining availability.

The Geode State Park trails have everything trail enthusiasts crave! Dirt trails, single track, wide track, sections with large rock, small gravel, road mix, sand, mowed grass, road sections, plenty of hills, a creek crossing and around 800 ft of vertical elevation on the perimeter loop! Double that for the 25k!