Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 211 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 102 cities. The next upcoming race is the St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run in Marion on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run

Fri, May 29 · Marion, IA Marion

Road Kids Fun RunSt. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race

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EMC DAM to DSM

Sat, May 30 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Virtual Virtual DAM Half MarathonHalf Marathon

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (22)

Sat, May 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

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Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke

Sun, May 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Mile Race/Walk

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Olympic (PE Games for Girls & Boys) Camp June 2-June 4 Morning, 1st-3rd Grade

Tue, Jun 2 · Pella, IA Pella

Olympic (PE Games for Girls & Boys) Camp June 2nd - 4th Morning, 1st - 3rd Grade

From $30 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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The Big Run 5k

Wed, Jun 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open Closing Soon

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5K/1K For Lyme AWARENESS

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairfax, IA Fairfax

Road 5K/1K for LYME AWARENESS

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Jace Race 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · New Sharon, IA New Sharon

Virtual Jace Race 2026 Fun Run/Walk MileJace Race 2026 Virtual/Phantom runnerJace Race 2026 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Manchester Chamber River Days 5K, Sponsored by Regional Medical Center

Sat, Jun 6 · Manchester, IA Manchester

Road Manchester Chamber River Days RMC 5K

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The Milk Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Ely, IA Ely

Road 1 Mile5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Y2K 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend

Sun, Jun 7 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road CRBT 5KBankers Trust 10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hartwick FunDays 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Jun 7 · Hartwick, IA Hartwick

Road Hartwick 1 Mile Walk or Kids RunHartwick 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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DEACONS FOR SELF DEFENSE VIRTUAL SHOOTING LEAGUE

Sun, Jun 7 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual PISTOL CATEGORY LEAGUEREVOLER CATEGORY LEAGUESHOTGUN CATEGORY LEAGUE +1

From $35 Open

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Peak Performance Fitness Gear Summer Run Camp

Tue, Jun 9 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Trail Peak Performance Fitness Gear Summer Run Camp

From $175 Open Closing Soon

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Capital City Pride Stride 5K

Wed, Jun 10 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLLVirtual Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLL

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual New Body Fitness 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Tipton, IA Tipton

Road 5k Run/WalkT-Shirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Fire Runner 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 5k

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Team RunFree - 5K race

Sat, Jun 13 · Adel, IA Adel

Road Team RunFree - 2 mile walk (untimed)Team RunFree - 5K race (timed)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Waukee

Sat, Jun 13 · Waukee, IA Waukee

Triathlon SENIOR: 12-15 as of December 31, 2026INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 as of December 31, 2026JUNIOR: 6-8 as of December 31, 2026

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/RunThe Spoker Sprint - Kids Run

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Norway Strong 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Norway, IA Norway

Road Norway Strong 5K

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Jamison Meyer Memorial 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Fort Atkinson, IA Fort Atkinson

Road JMM5K

From $20 Open

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Be Courageous: What's Your Natural High 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Monticello, IA Monticello

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Ames, IA Ames

Road Midsummer Night's Run 5KMidsummer Night's Run 10K

From $35 Open

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Pigman Triathlon + Duathlon + Aquabike + Open Water Swim

Sun, Jun 14 · Palo, IA Palo

Triathlon Open Water Swim only 1500MHigh School Only - Sprint TriathlonDuathlon (sprint only) +6

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hawkeye Fun Days 5K

Fri, Jun 19 · Hawkeye, IA Hawkeye

Road Hawkeye Fun Days 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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The Night Run DSM

Sat, Jun 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Night Mile5KDouble: 5K & Night Mile +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth

Sat, Jun 20 · Ames, IA Ames

Virtual In-Person 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Alive and Running Iowa Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Dunkerton, IA Dunkerton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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BCH Foundation Trestle Hustle

Sat, Jun 20 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5K10K Run +4

From $45 Open

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2026 DSM World Refugee Day 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open

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The Bridge of Storm Lake's Run For Our Future

Sat, Jun 20 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Virtual 5K Run- Virtual RUNYOUTH 5k Virtual RunYouth 5k +9

From $20 Open

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Run with Kenyans 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $15 Open

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Track Camp (Girls & Boys) June 22-24, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

Mon, Jun 22 · Pella, IA Pella

Track Camp (Girls & Boys) June 22-24, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

From $30 Open 30 spots left

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Four Seasons Festival Road Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Road 2.5k2.5k with T-shirt5k +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Chutes & Ladders Bike & Run Duathlon

Fri, Jun 26 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Triathlon Chutes & Ladders Bike & Run Duathlon

From $80 Open

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Triathlon Kid/Kid RipRoar Relay (Both MUST have raced in an earlier race)JUNIOR: 6-8 years old on December 31, 2026INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 years old on December 31, 2026 +3

From $50 Open

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St. Lucas Fun Day 5 K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Saint Lucas, IA Saint Lucas

Road St. Lucas Fun Day

From $20 Open

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The Des Moines Donut Mile

Sat, Jun 27 · Clive, IA Clive

Road The Des Moines Donut Mile

From $10 Open

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Chutes & Ladders Trail Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Trail Chutes & Ladders Trail Run

From $40 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road ITRS Sleepy Hollow 5KITRS Sleepy Hollow 10K

From $35 Open

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual Walk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual WalkWalk A Mile in Her Shoes M-Town

From $25 Open

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Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

Road 5K - 0-18 (NO SHIRT)5K - Adult5K - 0-18 +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run - 5K/1K

From $40 Open

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Paullina Gemboree 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Paullina, IA Paullina

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual H.E.R.O. 5K RuckFREEDOM 5K Run/Walk VirtualFREEDOM 5K Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Albert City Summerfest 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Albert City, IA Albert City

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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