Ultras in Iowa — 2026

There are 21 ultras in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Pumpkin Dash in Davenport on October 18. Iowa ultras run primarily October through September.

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 Closing Soon

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Run for the Schools

Sun, Oct 18 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

1 Mile5K10K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Pumpkin Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Davenport, IA Davenport

4k Walk4k Run/Walk8k +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Dash 5K & Lil' Monsters Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Virtual Participant5K Run/WalkLil' Monsters Fun Run

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sun, Nov 22 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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/WalkCapriotti's 5K Run/Walk +2

From $17 Open

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The Des Moines Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

The Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K + 5 MileFamily of 4 Turkey Trot EntryVirtual Des Moines Turkey Trot +1

From $15 Open

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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $0 Open

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Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waverly, IA Waverly

Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5KKids Dash

From $5 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)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk-Extended Online Registration +4

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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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Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge

Sat, Dec 19 · Center Junction, IA Center Junction

Polar Run 5K (ages 19 and older)Polar Run 5K (ages 18 and under)Candy Cane 800 Meter Run (ages 10 & under) +1

From $5 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

Sun, Dec 20 · Altoona, IA Altoona

1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, Jan 31 · Altoona, IA Altoona

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 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 (Untimed) +23

From $0 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, Apr 25 · Altoona, IA Altoona

1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 4 spots left

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2027 Market to Market® Relay Iowa

Sat, May 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

M2M Relay IowaJoin A TeamVIP M2M Iowa +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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

Black Squirrel Triathlon SwimRun/AquathonSwim-Run (Aquathon)Black Squirrel Triathlon - Aquabike Individual +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 Aquabike (swim and bike) +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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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, Sep 5 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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