Ultras in Iowa — 2026

There are 23 ultras in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Blue Believers in Des Moines on September 20. Iowa ultras run primarily September through June.

Black Hawk YMCA Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Black Hawk YMCA TriathlonBlack Hawk YMCA Triathlon RelayBlack Hawk YMCA 500m Open Water Swim

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Blue Believers

Sun, Sep 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile Walk5k Survivor Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +3

From $5 Open

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Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run

Thu, Sep 24 · Johnston, IA Johnston

1 Mile Run2 Mile Run800 Meter Run +1

From $15 Open

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TRI For Lewy

Sat, Sep 26 · Solon, IA Solon

TRI For Lewy Solo Sprint(ish)Tri For Lewy Relay Sprint(ish)Tri For Lewy (7-9-person team) +2

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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B-INSPIRED 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Madrid, IA Madrid

B-INSPIRED 5KKIDS DASH

From $15 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Mind Over Miles 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Ames, IA Ames

Mind Over Miles 5KKids Run

From $10 Open

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Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Kids Fun Run - 0.62 MilesMayor's Run for the Trails 5KKids Fun Run - 100 Meter Dash

From $15 Open

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Run for the Schools

Sun, Oct 18 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

1 Mile5K10K +1

From $15 Open

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Pumpkin Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Davenport, IA Davenport

4k Walk4k Run/Walk8k +2

From $20 Open

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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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The Des Moines Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Family of 4 Turkey Trot EntryThe Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K + 5 MileVirtual Des Moines Turkey Trot +1

From $15 Closed

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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Virtual Run - 5K5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under)5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk-Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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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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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davenport, IA Davenport

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

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Mar 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Untimed- Extended Online Registration5K Untimed- Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk +23

From $0 Open

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2027 Market to Market® Relay Iowa

Sat, May 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

M2M Relay IowaFOLDEDJoin A Team +2

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Death by 5k Waterloo

Sat, May 15 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

24 Hour Challenge24 Hour Challenge

From $150 Open

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 23 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

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

From $20 Open

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Pigman Triathlon + Duathlon + Aquabike + Open Water Swim

Sun, Jun 13 · Palo, IA Palo

Open Water Swim only 1500MOpen Water Swim only 1500MSprint Triathlon - Relay Team +15

From $20 Open

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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sun, Jun 27 · Ames, IA Ames

Swim only 750 metersSwim only 750 metersDuathlon (Run, Bike, Run) +9

From $12 Open

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