Running Races in Des Moines, Iowa — 2026

There are 26 running races in Des Moines, Iowa in 2026. The next is the Capital Striders 100-Miles in November Challenge on November 1. Distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

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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Capital Striders 100-Miles in November Challenge

Sun, Nov 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open

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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Sun, Nov 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

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 Closing Soon

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Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sun, Nov 22 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Des Moines Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K

Sat, Dec 5 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run15K Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Run 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Santa Run 5k

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Mar 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $0 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines

Sun, Mar 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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

Sat, May 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5KVIRTUAL 5KVIRTUAL 5K +15

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2027 Market to Market® Relay Iowa

Sat, May 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road M2M Relay IowaPrior Year DeferralFOLDED +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, May 30 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Big Run 5k

Wed, Jun 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Closed

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Capital City Pride Stride 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLLCapital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLLVirtual Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLL +1

From $32 Closed

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 11 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 15 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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

Sun, Sep 5 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Blazing 5k

Sat, Oct 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Stroller 5k (No Cutoff Time)Open 5K Race (No cutoff time)Elite Female 5k Race (Cutoff 20:00) +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Blazing Marathon

Sun, Oct 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Men's Elite MarathonWomen's Elite Marathon

From $30 Open

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IMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird

Sat, Oct 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Free Kids Run presented by Iowa Trail RunsFree Kids Run presented by Des Moines Children's MuseumLocal 5 5K +11

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint- Des Moines

Sun, Oct 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5k5K10K +17

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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