Ultras in Iowa — 2026

There are 25 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 Run/Walk5k Survivor 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 Relay Half +2

From $45 Open

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5K10K +7

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 $10 Open Closing Soon 40 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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Pumpkin Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Davenport, IA Davenport

4k Walk4k Run/Walk8k +2

From $20 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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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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Ames Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ames, IA Ames

5KTurkey Tot Trot - 400 Meters

From $10 Open

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Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

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

From $0 Open

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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 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 Open Closing Soon

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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K Run/Walk5K (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run +4

From $0 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

Sun, Dec 20 · Altoona, IA Altoona

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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

Sun, Jan 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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 TeamFOLDED +2

From $0 Open

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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/AquathonBlack 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 1500MDuathlon (sprint only) +15

From $20 Open

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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sun, Jun 27 · Ames, IA Ames

Swim only 750 metersSwim only 750 metersTriathlon Individual +9

From $12 Open

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