5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 70 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Noah’s Ark Daycare 5K Cheetah Chase & 1 Mile Tortoise Trot Family Run/Walk in Sutherland on September 5. Iowa 5K races run primarily September.

Noah’s Ark Daycare 5K Cheetah Chase & 1 Mile Tortoise Trot Family Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Sutherland, IA Sutherland

1 Mile Tortoise Trot5K Cheetah Chase

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Andover Kinderfest Run for the Hill of It

Sat, Sep 5 · Andover, IA Andover

2 Mile4 .5 MileKids Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Hoo Doo Hustle 5k and 1-Mile Kid's Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Neola, IA Neola

Hoo Doo Hustle Kids 1-mile RaceHoo Doo Hustle 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Hoo Doo Hustle 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Neola, IA Neola

Hoo Doo Hustle Kids 1-MileHoo Doo Hustle 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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CKS Move for a Mission: Cohen Francis 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Sheldon, IA Sheldon

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Minds: 5k and 1 Mile Literacy Quest

Sat, Sep 12 · Mason City, IA Mason City

Miles for Minds: Literacy Quest (1 mile activity walk)Miles for Minds: 5k (In Person)Miles for Minds: 5k and Literacy Quest (1 mile activity walk) +1

From $10 Open

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Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Fayette, IA Fayette

Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Quarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle Biathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Colfax, IA Colfax

Quarry Springs Skedaddle - Run/Walk Only With DogQuarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle - RELAY TEAM MEMBERQuarry Springs Skedaddle - Run/Walk Only (No Dog) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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WWY 5K (no one walks alone)

Sat, Sep 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K5K Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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BVRMC AWARE 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Kids Fun Run (ages 10 & under)5K Walk/Run

From $15 Open

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Fairways and Finish Lines

Sat, Sep 19 · Cherokee, IA Cherokee

5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild

Sat, Sep 19 · Davenport, IA Davenport

5K

From $30 Open

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St. Vincent DePaul Run/Walk/Bike for the Poor

Sat, Sep 26 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

St. Vincent DePaul 5kmSt. Vincent DePaul 5 mile run

From $30 Open

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Remy’s Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Colo, IA Colo

Remy’s Run

From $20 Open

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DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

5K Walk/RunKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Mental Health Matters 5K - Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Hiawatha, IA Hiawatha

Mental Health Matters 5k - WalkVirtual 5KMental Health Matters 5K - Run

From $40 Open

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Pete's Legacy Main Street Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant

1 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Wings of Hope - Cathy Nielsen Walk & Talk

Sat, Sep 26 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

1-Mile Walk3-Mile Walk

From $40 Open

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Pine Lake Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Eldora, IA Eldora

5K Run/Walk-no shirt5K Run/Walk-w/shirt

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Boar Challenge

Sat, Sep 26 · Saint Charles, IA Saint Charles

Wild Boar Challenge 5 mile obstacle course

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Need A Pizza And Beer Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Pizza and Beer Run Mile-RelayPizza and Beer Run Mile

From $40 Closed

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Iowa State Homecoming 5k Benefiting LSI

Sun, Sep 27 · Ames, IA Ames

Iowa State Homecoming Run 5k

From $25 Closed

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17th Annual Iowa Remembrance Run

Sun, Sep 27 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

5k Run5k WalkVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Pella, IA Pella

Finish Strong 1 Mile Walk (Indoors)Virtual Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5KFinish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K

From $15 Open

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Lime Creek Timber Trot

Sat, Oct 3 · Mason City, IA Mason City

5K Run5 mile

From $40 Open

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Harvest Festival Champagne 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Harvest Festival Champagne 5K Run, Walk, & Wag

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Roseanna’s Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Carlisle, IA Carlisle

Roseanna's Run 1 MileChildren 13 & Under 5KRoseanna’s Run 5K +2

From $22 Open

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Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3

Sat, Oct 3 · Hamburg, IA Hamburg

Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3

From $40 Open

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20th Annual Pink Ribbon Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

Pink Ribbon Run - 20th Annual - SURVIVOR REGISTRATIONPink Ribbon 5K Run - 20th AnnualVirtual Pink Ribbon Run 5K

From $35 Open

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17th John's Baby Steps

Sat, Oct 3 · Adel, IA Adel

Memory Walk5K Race5K Race - Student Registration +1

From $10 Open

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Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer

Sun, Oct 4 · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA CEDAR RAPIDS

Family Fun Walk- 1mile-ish5k Walk5K Run (Timed)

From $32 Open

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Ditmars Spiked Apple 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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HAWKS WATCH RUN/WALK

Sun, Oct 4 · Honey Creek, IA Honey Creek

HAWK WATCH 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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The Blazing 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open 5K Race (No cutoff time)Elite Female 5k Race (Cutoff 20:00)Elite Male 5k Race (Cutoff 16:30)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Backpocket Beer Mile

Fri, Oct 9 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Backpocket Beer Mile- Fun Wave- RelayBackpocket Beer Mile- Competitive WaveBackpocket Beer Mile- Fun Wave- Individual

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Helping Hand Run & Jam III

Sat, Oct 10 · Indianola, IA Indianola

5k Run

From $15 Open

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Love Louder 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Granger, IA Granger

Love Louder 5k

From $35 Open

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Keystone Iowa 2026 Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Keystone, IA Keystone

Keystone Iowa 2026 Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Back The Blue Pump N Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Ames, IA Ames

Back the Blue Pump N RunKids Fun Run

From $0 Open

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2026 Bone Dash Iowa

Sat, Oct 10 · Solon, IA Solon

1 Mile5K TimedVolunteer +1

From $0 Open

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Carl's 5K and Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 17 · Oxford, IA Oxford

Carl's 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)Carl's 5K Run/Walk And Fall Fest (In-Person)Carl's 5K and Fall Fest- Spectator Pass (Non-runner/walker)

From $15 Open

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Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog

Sat, Oct 17 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog

From $25 Open

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1st Annual Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Waukee, IA Waukee

Archie Lee Foundation 1st Annual Superhero 5K1st Annual Archie Lee Superhero Virtual 5k

From $35 Open

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Lions on the Run 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Urbandale, IA Urbandale

5K Run & Walk

From $35 Open

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RCC Run the Woods

Sat, Nov 7 · Earlham, IA Earlham

Team of 4 Runners - 4 Mile XC/Trail Run4 Mile XC/Trail Run Individual

From $45 Open

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Live Your Best Life 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

KIDS Registration for Sensory Walk1-Mile Sensory Walk5K +2

From $18 Open

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Miles in the Maize

Sat, Nov 7 · North Liberty, IA North Liberty

Maize Mile5K & Maize Mile (BOTH)Miles in the Maize 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Sun, Nov 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $25 Closed

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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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