Running Races in Des Moines, Iowa — 2026

There are 27 running races in Des Moines, Iowa in 2026. The next is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37) on September 12. Distances include ultras, 5K races, half marathons.

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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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WWY 5K (no one walks alone)

Sat, Sep 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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Blue Believers

Sun, Sep 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk5k Survivor 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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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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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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The Blazing 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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

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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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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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 Closed

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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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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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Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sun, Nov 22 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Des Moines Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Virtual Des Moines Turkey TrotThe Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K + 5 MileFamily of 4 Turkey Trot Entry +1

From $15 Open

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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

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

Sun, Jan 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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 RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed) +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 Closing Soon 5 spots left

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

Sun, Apr 25 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 4 spots left

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

Sat, May 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K5KVIRTUAL 5K +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 IowaPrior Year DeferralVIP M2M Iowa +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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