Sycamore 8
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Sycamore 8

Johnston, Iowa, United States
Dec 06, 2025
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This hidden gem takes place the first weekend in December following the single-track dirt trail of the Sycamore Trail along the Des Moines River. Unpredictable winter weather in Iowa has brought rain, snow, and negative temps but has also brought picturesque 50-degree days and some of the fastest dirt trails in the state.

This race caters to veteran and new trail runners alike. With rolling single track, vast views of the Des Moines River and ever present wildlife, you don't want to miss your chance at a Des Moines tradition of capping off the racing season. Register early as entries are capped at 300 participants.

The Sycamore 8 brings an exciting race distance to Johnston, Iowa on December 6, 2025. Don't miss this beautiful event!

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Weather Overview

These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Johnston in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) -4.8° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 1.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -10.4° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) -3.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
15.5
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
6.1mm

About Johnston

Sycamore 8 takes place in Johnston, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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