5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 159 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Full Moon 5K in Charles City on April 24. Iowa 5K races run primarily April through January.

The Des Moines Donut Mile

Sat, Jun 20 · Clive, IA Clive

The Des Moines Donut Mile

From $10 Open

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Alive and Running Iowa Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Dunkerton, IA Dunkerton

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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The Night Run DSM

Sat, Jun 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Night MileDouble: 5K & Night Mile5K +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Bridge of Storm Lake's Run For Our Future

Sat, Jun 20 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

5k RunYouth 5k5K Run- Virtual RUN +9

From $20 Open

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Run with Kenyans 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $15 Closed

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Four Seasons Festival Road Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Polk City, IA Polk City

2.5k with T-shirt2.5k5k with T-shirt +4

From $20 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

ITRS Sleepy Hollow 5KITRS Sleepy Hollow 10K

From $35 Open

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Claydigger 5K Run/Walk & Kids 400m Dash

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IA Sheffield

5K run/walkKids 400m Dash

From $20 Open

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Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K - Adult (NO SHIRT)5K - 0-185K - Adult +5

From $15 Open

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Paullina Gemboree 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Paullina, IA Paullina

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Walk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual WalkWalk A Mile in Her Shoes M-Town

From $25 Open

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

H.E.R.O. 5K RuckFREEDOM 5K Run/Walk VirtualH.E.R.O. 5K Ruck Virtual +1

From $35 Open

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Greater 8 and 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Creston, IA Creston

5KVIRTUAL 5KGreater 8 +1

From $25 Open

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 28 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Marengo 3rd of July 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Marengo, IA Marengo

5K Run

From $25 Closed

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Pulpit to Pulpit

Sat, Jul 4 · Decorah, IA Decorah

~1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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George Freedom Days Run

Sat, Jul 4 · George, IA George

George Freedom Days 1.25 mile-ish walkGeorge Freedom Days 5K Run/Walk

From $19 Closed

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Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland

Sat, Jul 4 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

CL Tel Kids Fun RunClear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland

From $15 Closed

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Charley Western Firecracker 5

Sat, Jul 4 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Charley Western Firecracker 5K Race

From $30 Open

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VFI July 4th Freedom Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Waverly, IA Waverly

VFI July 4th Freedom Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Waukee Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Waukee, IA Waukee

1 Mile Kids Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

5K - Youth 0-185K - Adult

From $20 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Donnellson, IA

Sat, Jul 4 · Donnellson, IA Donnellson

Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5k

From $25 Open

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Farmers Day 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Jesup, IA Jesup

5K

From $20 Open

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20th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Elma, IA Elma

20th Annual Elma Days 5k Run/WalkElma Days 10k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Jon Tumilson Go Crush It 5K Challenge

Sat, Jul 11 · Rockford, IA Rockford

Frogman Fun Run (Age 12 and under)VIRTUAL 5K Jon Tumilson Go Crush It Challenge5K Jon Tumilson Go Crush It Challenge

From $20 Open

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14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Vinton, IA Vinton

1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk - Youth Ages 12 and under5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 12 and under +3

From $20 Open

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North Star's Duck Dash 5k & Kid's Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk with t-shirt optionKids Fun Run with t-shirt option

From $10 Open

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Forest City Puckerbrush Days Color Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Forest City, IA Forest City

Puckerbrush Color Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Hull Ambulance 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Hull, IA Hull

Hull Ambulance 5K

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls

Sat, Jul 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

WELCA 5K

From $45 Open

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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Miles, IA Miles

1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Run5K Walk

From $15 Closed

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Clover Dash 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Run for 12 and under5k Run for 13+Virtual 5k

From $20 Open

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Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Sat, Jul 25 · Decorah, IA Decorah

Elveløpet 5k Run/walk - 13 and UnderElveløpet 5k Run/walkElveløpet 15k Run

From $8 Open

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Run 4 Life

Sat, Jul 25 · Prairie City, IA Prairie City

Run 4 Life

From $25 Closed

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The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Monticello, IA Monticello

The Great Jones County Fair 5KThe Great Jones County Fair 5K - 20 and Under

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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ShamRock N Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

ShamRock N Run 5k

From $35 Open

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2026 Crush Cancer Glow Walk/Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Creston, IA Creston

Crush Cancer Glow Walk/Run

From $25 Closed

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Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Riceville, IA Riceville

5K WiggleTraining Half Marathon Wiggle

From $20 Open

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Grady's Superhero Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Dorchester, IA Dorchester

Virtual 5KFamily friendly 5K and Kid's Fun RunT-shirt Only

From $25 Open

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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Atkins, IA Atkins

Atkins Watermelon Days 1-Mile Fun Run 2026Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run 2026

From $30 Open

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Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Janesville, IA Janesville

Wildcat XC Kids 1 Mile Fun RunWildcat XC 5K Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Adel, IA Adel

Sweet Corn 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Closed

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Timber Tri

Sat, Aug 22 · Corning, IA Corning

5K Fun RunOpen Water Swim 600 MetersTimber Tri Sprint Triathlon - Individual +1

From $10 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5k DES10k DES15K DES +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon

Fri, Aug 28 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon - Juniors (7-10 years old)Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon - Seniors (11-15 years old)

From $35 Open 50 spots left

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