How hilly is the Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon?
The Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon is described as rolling.
Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 47/100
- Evidence depth
- 27 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Trail
- Scenery
- Riverside, Historic, Waterfront, Forest, Countryside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon route go?
The Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon route starts at Mines of Spain Recreation Area / E.B. Lyons Nature Center, Dubuque, Iowa. Underfoot, expect a diverse mix of dirt single and double track and wide prairie grass trails, with rocky, technical sections as well as smooth, runnable stretches. It passes Mississippi River bluffs, Julien Dubuque Monument, tall grass prairies and hardwood forests. race profits support trail maintenance via the Friends of the Mines of Spain.
What should runners know on race day for the Mines of Spain Trail Races Half Marathon?
Aid on course provides water and Tailwind Nutrition drink plus basic sweet/salty snacks; runners are strongly encouraged to carry a handheld bottle or hydration pack.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- Historic
- Waterfront
- Forest
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Moderate
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Sold out; waitlist available.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open trail race.
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- Aid on course provides water and Tailwind Nutrition drink plus basic sweet/salty snacks; runners are strongly encouraged to carry a handheld bottle or hydration pack.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup Friday 5pm-7pm and Saturday 6:15am-7:15am; a free Mini-Mines Kid's Trail Race is held Friday at 6:30pm.
Access and course status
- Start
- Mines of Spain Recreation Area / E.B. Lyons Nature Center, Dubuque, Iowa
Course facts
- Surface
- A diverse mix of dirt single and double track and wide prairie grass trails, with rocky, technical sections as well as smooth, runnable stretches.
- Landmarks
- Mississippi River bluffs, Julien Dubuque Monument, tall grass prairies, hardwood forests
- Notable features
- Cup-free racing with a zero-waste approach from pre-race to post-race
- race profits support trail maintenance via the Friends of the Mines of Spain
- Post-race party with fresh brick oven pizza and local craft beer
- registration includes useful, functional custom race swag
- Steep climbs and bluff ascents reward runners with views of the Mississippi, with sections through tall grass prairies and dense hardwood forests on some of eastern Iowa's most challenging trails
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 23°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 47Favourability /100