5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 178 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. Tau Psi Sigma Alumni Chapter Freedom Day Free 5k+ in Waterloo on June 19. Iowa 5K races run primarily June through May.

Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Carlisle, IA Carlisle

Greubel Memorial 5k10k1/2 Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open 80 spots left

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock

Sat, Nov 7 · Coon Rapids, IA Coon Rapids

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Born to Run 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 mile fun runBorn to Run Race 5k

From $37 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Santa 5k Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Muscatine, IA Muscatine

Santa Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sun, Nov 22 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

5K- Adult5K - 0-18

From $20 Open

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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run +4

From $0 Open

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Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

5K Run/Walk-Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk (Untimed) +4

From $0 Open

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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Iowa American Water 1-MileRhythm City Casino Resort 5K Run/WalkUnityPoint Health – Trinity 5-Mile Run/Walk +2

From $17 Closed

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Ames Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ames, IA Ames

5KTurkey Tot Trot - 400 Meters

From $10 Open

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Hawkeye Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Hawkeye Turkey Trot 5KHerky Turkey Tot Trot

From $5 Closed

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Festive Pines 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Indianola, IA Indianola

Pine K (1K Walk/Run)5K

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

Sun, Dec 20 · Altoona, IA Altoona

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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DOVE VIRTUAL 5K

Fri, Jan 8 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

8K WALK/RUN/MOVE

From $25 Closed 100 spots left

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Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs

Sat, Feb 13 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5KGold SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Des Moines Spring 4-Miler

Sat, Mar 6 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

4 Mile Race4 Mile Race

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Washington, IA Washington

5K5K - No Medal5K +7

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend - Early Bird

Sun, Apr 25 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

CRBT 5KBankers Trust 10KHalf Marathon +2

From $19 Open

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Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, May 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5KVIRTUAL 5K5K +15

From $35 Open

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IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned

Sat, May 1 · Riceville, IA Riceville

IronHorse 5K IA18005MFIronHorse 5K IA18005MFIronHorse 10K +5

From $15 Open 60 spots left

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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

Sun, May 2 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K Run/Walk5K RunVirtual Run/Walk +2

From $40 Closed

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Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Fri, May 7 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Fast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5KSaturday 5KFast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5K +5

From $35 Open

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

Sat, May 15 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/RunStars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Closed

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 23 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Black Squirrel Triathlon SwimRun/AquathonSwim-Run (Aquathon)Swim-Bike (Aquabike) +8

From $20 Open

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