5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 87 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Clover Dash 5k in Des Moines on July 19. Iowa 5K races run primarily July through June.

Hull Ambulance 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Hull, IA Hull

Hull Ambulance 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Miles, IA Miles

1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Run5K Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Water Carnival 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Lake View, IA Lake View

2026 Water Carnival 5K

From $25 Closed

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

WELCA 5K

From $45 Closed

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North Star's Duck Dash 5k & Kid's Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K Run/Walk with t-shirt option5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run with t-shirt option

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Forest City Puckerbrush Days Color Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Forest City, IA Forest City

Puckerbrush Color Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Clover Dash 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Run for 12 and under5k Run for 13+Virtual 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa ORI Fundraiser

Sat, Jul 25 · Elma, IA Elma

Iowa ORI 5k 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sanborn Christian 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Sanborn Christian 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run 4 Life

Sat, Jul 25 · Prairie City, IA Prairie City

Run 4 Life

From $25 Closed

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The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Monticello, IA Monticello

The Great Jones County Fair 5KThe Great Jones County Fair 5K - 20 and Under

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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ShamRock N Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

ShamRock N Run 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Single Speed Beer Mile- Des Moines

Sat, Aug 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $20 Open

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Alburnett Benefit Day Road Race

Sat, Aug 1 · Alburnett, IA Alburnett

1 Mile Fun Run5k Run

From $25 Open

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2026 Crush Cancer Glow Walk/Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Creston, IA Creston

Crush Cancer Glow Walk/Run

From $25 Closed

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Run In The Sun 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

2k5k

From $25 Open

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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Le Claire, IA Le Claire

Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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The Sunglasses Run 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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The 51(5K)

Mon, Aug 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5k + $5 Donation5k + $10 Donation

From $5 Open

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Marcus Trail Glow Run

Thu, Aug 6 · Marcus, IA Marcus

Marcus Trail Glow Run

From $10 Open

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Grady's Superhero Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Dorchester, IA Dorchester

Virtual 5KFamily friendly 5K and Kid's Fun RunT-shirt Only

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Single Speed Beer Mile- Waterloo

Sat, Aug 8 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Beer Mile RelayBeer Mile

From $20 Open

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Ossian Fest 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Ossian, IA Ossian

Ossian Fest 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Rock Valley, IA Rock Valley

1 Fun Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Janesville, IA Janesville

Wildcat XC Kids 1 Mile Fun RunWildcat XC 5K Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Atkins, IA Atkins

Atkins Watermelon Days 1-Mile Fun Run 2026Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run 2026

From $30 Open

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Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Adel, IA Adel

Sweet Corn 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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2026 Wall Lake Farm Fest 5K Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Wall Lake, IA Wall Lake

2026 Farm Fest Fun Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Marcus Fair 5k 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Marcus, IA Marcus

Marcus Fair 5k and 1 mile walk 2026

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Timber Tri

Sat, Aug 22 · Corning, IA Corning

5K Fun RunTimber Tri Sprint Triathlon - IndividualTimber Tri Sprint Relay Team +1

From $10 Open

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Charlotte Days 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Charlotte, IA Charlotte

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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6th Annual Tiger Prowl

Sat, Aug 22 · Tipton, IA Tipton

6th Annual Tiger Prowl

From $35 Open

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Percival Stampede 0.5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Percival, IA Percival

Percival Stampede 0.5K

From $15 Closed 100 spots left

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Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon

Fri, Aug 28 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon - Juniors (7-10 years old)Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon - Seniors (11-15 years old)

From $35 Open 50 spots left

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Young Life 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Davenport, IA Davenport

1 Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $30 Open

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Deal's Orchard Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Jefferson, IA Jefferson

1.5 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Andover Kinderfest Run for the Hill of It

Sat, Sep 5 · Andover, IA Andover

2 Mile4 .5 MileKids Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Noah’s Ark Daycare 5K Cheetah Chase & 1 Mile Tortoise Trot Family Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Sutherland, IA Sutherland

1 Mile Tortoise Trot5K Cheetah Chase

From $20 Closed

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Hoo Doo Hustle 5k and 1-Mile Kid's Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Neola, IA Neola

Hoo Doo Hustle Kids 1-mile RaceHoo Doo Hustle 5K

From $10 Open

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Hoo Doo Hustle 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Neola, IA Neola

Hoo Doo Hustle Kids 1-MileHoo Doo Hustle 5K

From $10 Open

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CKS Move for a Mission: Cohen Francis 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Sheldon, IA Sheldon

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Miles for Minds: 5k and 1 Mile Literacy Quest

Sat, Sep 12 · Mason City, IA Mason City

Miles for Minds: Literacy Quest (1 mile activity walk)Miles for Minds: 5k (Virtual)Miles for Minds: 5k and Literacy Quest (1 mile activity walk) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Fayette, IA Fayette

Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ankeny, IA

Sat, Sep 12 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Child Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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2026 Quarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle Biathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Colfax, IA Colfax

Quarry Springs Skedaddle - Run/Walk Only (No Dog)Quarry Springs Skedaddle - Run/Walk Only With DogQuarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle - RELAY TEAM MEMBER +1

From $25 Open

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WWY 5K (no one walks alone)

Sat, Sep 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Run or WalkVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Fillmore 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Cascade, IA Cascade

Fillmore 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild

Sat, Sep 19 · Davenport, IA Davenport

5K

From $30 Open

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BVRMC AWARE 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Kids Fun Run (ages 10 & under)5K Walk/Run

From $15 Open

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