5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 141 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines in Polk City on March 8. Iowa 5K races run primarily March through January.

Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines

Sun, Mar 8 · Polk City, IA Polk City

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Burlington Shamrock Shuffle

Sat, Mar 14 · Burlington, IA Burlington

Color Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Untimed- Extended Online Registration5K Virtual Run5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +10

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Emerald Run 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 14 · Anamosa, IA Anamosa

Emerald Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Shenanigans 5K St Paddy's Day Run

Sun, Mar 15 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Shenanigan's 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (12)

Sat, Mar 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bellevue Saint Patrick's Day 5K 2026

Sat, Mar 28 · Bellevue, IA Bellevue

Bellevue Saint Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk 2026

From $30 Open

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A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Mar 28 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

A Pot of Gold Shared 5KA Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Center Trails

Sat, Apr 4 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

ITRS Center Trails 4 MileITRS Center Trails 8 Mile

From $35 Open

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Fool's 5K & 10K

Sat, Apr 4 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

5K - 0-18 or College (NO SHIRT)5K - 0-18 or College5K - Adult (NO SHIRT) +5

From $15 Open

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Gene Van Wyk 5k Memorial Run

Sat, Apr 4 · Pella, IA Pella

5k Run Student/Youth5k Run Adult

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Lake MacBride

Sat, Apr 11 · Solon, IA Solon

ITRS Lake Macbride 5KITRS Lake Macbride 10KITRS Lake Macbride Half Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Riverview Riverwalk: We Walk So They Can Talk

Sat, Apr 11 · Dyersville, IA Dyersville

Fun Walk - as "much" or as "little" as you like.5k Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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4K for 4-H

Sat, Apr 11 · Winterset, IA Winterset

4K for 4-H

From $20 Open

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Lace Up For Life 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Lace up for Life

From $25 Open

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Sowing & Reaping 5Ks

Sat, Apr 11 · Eldridge, IA Eldridge

Reaping 5KSowing 5KSowing & Reaping 5K Bundle

From $15 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Des Moines

Sun, Apr 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 4 spots left

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ARG Foundation 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

ARG *VIRTUAL* 5KARG 5K

From $35 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (16)

Sat, Apr 18 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Neighborhood Dash

Sat, Apr 18 · Indianola, IA Indianola

1 mileVirtual 5K5K +1

From $35 Open

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Clear Lake Earth Day Youth Mile, 5K & 10K Races

Sat, Apr 18 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Youth MileEarth Day 5KEarth Day 10K

From $15 Open

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Full Moon 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Charles City, IA Charles City

5K5K Virtual Run

From $30 Open

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Relay For Life of U'Iowa Ribbon Run 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K Walk (Untimed)General 5K (Timed)Student 5K (Timed) +1

From $10 Open

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Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Washington, IA Washington

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open 90 spots left

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CVSP Pump & Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Run For Her Life

Sat, Apr 25 · Newton, IA Newton

Kid Fun Run5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk5K IN-PERSON Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Donut Dash 5K

Sat, May 2 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K - AdultShirt Only

From $20 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Mines of Spain

Sat, May 2 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Open

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Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K + Team Relay

Sat, May 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

VIRTUAL 5K5KDOUBLE: 5K + 10K +6

From $35 Open

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IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned

Sat, May 2 · Riceville, IA Riceville

IronHorse 5K IA18005MFIronHorse 10KIronHorse Half Marathon IA21003MF +1

From $15 Open 60 spots left

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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

Sun, May 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K WalkVirtual Run/Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Klompen Classic 5K Run/Walk

Wed, May 6 · Pella, IA Pella

Klompen Classic 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Klompen Classic 5K

From $30 Open

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Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Fri, May 8 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Fast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5KSaturday 5K10K +1

From $35 Open

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Iowa Hope Run

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Iowa Hope Run 2KIowa Hope Run 5KIowa Hope Run 10.1K +2

From $25 Open

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Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Virtual Walker/RunnerMary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Family Registration (Max 2 Adults)Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Urbandale Color Run

Sat, May 9 · Urbandale, IA Urbandale

Urbandale Color Run 5K and 3.5K

From $25 Open

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Spurthi - A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5k

From $15 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (20)

Sat, May 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Peosta, IA Peosta

Kids Run5k

From $15 Closed

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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run - 5K/1K

From $40 Open

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Gladiator Assault Challenge

Sat, May 16 · Boone, IA Boone

11:40am Saturday 5K10:40am Saturday 5K12:00pm Sunday 5K +57

From $59 Open 90 spots left

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Tulip Festival Road Race

Sat, May 16 · Orange City, IA Orange City

1 Mile Walk5K Run / Walk

From $25 Open

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

Sat, May 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Ledges

Sat, May 16 · Madrid, IA Madrid

ITRS Ledges 5KITRS Ledges 10K

From $35 Open

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 17 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Black Squirrel Triathlon SwimRun/AquathonBlack Squirrel Triathlon - Aquabike IndividualBlack Squirrel Sprint Triathlon Individual +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Sun, May 17 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Participant (5K Buddy, Community Runner or Sparkle Runner)

From $25 Open

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The Stu

Sat, May 23 · Mason City, IA Mason City

4 mile run

From $30 Open

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Miss Clinton County 5K

Sat, May 23 · Dewitt, IA Dewitt

Miss Clinton County 5K

From $35 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

Sun, May 24 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Quad Cities Criterium Running Wild Mile

Mon, May 25 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Running Wild Mile

From $15 Open

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