Running Races in Des Moines, Iowa — 2026

There are 28 running races in Des Moines, Iowa in 2026. The next is the Clover Dash 5k on July 19. Distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls

Sat, Jul 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road WELCA 5K

From $45 Closed

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Clover Dash 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Run for 13+5K Run for 12 and under

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Sunglasses Run 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KKids Fun Run

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Single Speed Beer Mile- Des Moines

Sat, Aug 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Beer MileBeer Mile RelayBeer Mile (DSM 8/1 & Waterloo 8/8)

From $20 Open

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Des Moines Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Triathlon Open Water Swim only 1500MOlympic Distance - IndividualSprint Triathlon - Individual +6

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The 51(5K)

Mon, Aug 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5k + $10 Donation5k + $5 Donation

From $5 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Capital Pursuit 10-Mile & 4 Mile

Sun, Sep 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 4 Mile Race10 Mile Race

From $35 Open

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WWY 5K (no one walks alone)

Sat, Sep 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K Run or WalkVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Blue Believers

Sun, Sep 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $5 Open

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Run to Exile

Sat, Sep 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Beer Mile5K10K

From $25 Open

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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Kid's One Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +4

From $20 Closed

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Blazing 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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IMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird

Sun, Oct 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Free Kids Run presented by Des Moines Children's MuseumLocal 5 5K10K Road Race +3

From $0 Closed

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IMT Des Moines Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Healthiest State Initiative 5k Presented by HealthPartnersBankers Trust 10KIMT Des Moines Half Marathon +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Born to Run 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 1 mile fun runBorn to Run Race 5k

From $37 Open

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Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sun, Nov 22 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Santa Run 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Santa Run 5k

From $30 Closed

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Des Moines Spring 4-Miler

Sat, Mar 6 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 4 Mile Race4 Mile Race

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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

Sat, May 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual VIRTUAL 5KVIRTUAL 5K5K +15

From $35 Open

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2027 Market to Market® Relay Iowa

Sat, May 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road M2M Relay IowaJoin A TeamPrior Year Deferral +2

From $0 Open

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

Sat, May 15 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $40 Closed

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