Half Marathons in Iowa — 2026

There are 40 half marathons in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the To Grandmother's House We Go in West Des Moines on October 31. Iowa half marathons run primarily October.

To Grandmother's House We Go

Sat, Oct 31 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

TGHWG 5KTGHWG 10KTGHWG 15K

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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Carlisle, IA Carlisle

Greubel Memorial 5k10k1/2 Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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Scott Sterrett Memorial Races

Sat, Nov 7 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K (No Shirt)5K10K (No Shirt) +5

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

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Norwegian Foot March

Sat, Nov 21 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

2026 Norwegian Foot March

Closed

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Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K

Sat, Dec 5 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Run/Walk10K Run15K Run +1

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (53)

Sat, Jan 2 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (02)

Sat, Jan 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (04)

Sat, Jan 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (05)

Sat, Feb 6 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (07)

Sat, Feb 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (09)

Sat, Mar 6 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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

Sun, Mar 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (13)

Sat, Apr 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

A Pot of Gold Shared 5KA Pot of Gold Shared 5KA Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon +1

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Miles 4 Love Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Waverly, IA Waverly

5KHalf Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (15)

Sat, Apr 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +4

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

Sat, May 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5KVIRTUAL 5K5K +15

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (17)

Sat, May 1 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Fri, May 7 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Saturday 5KFast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5KFast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5K +5

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (19)

Sat, May 8 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (19)

Sat, May 15 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (21)

Sat, May 29 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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

Sun, May 30 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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EMC DAM to DSM

Sat, Jun 5 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Virtual DAM Half MarathonHalf MarathonVirtual DAM Half Marathon +1

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

Sat, Jun 5 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (24)

Sat, Jun 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Revolution Run

Sat, Jul 3 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5KRevolution 5K10K +3

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (28)

Sat, Jul 10 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (28)

Sat, Jul 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (30)

Sat, Jul 31 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (33)

Sat, Aug 14 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)

Sat, Aug 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (37)

Sat, Sep 11 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (41)

Sat, Oct 9 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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Spooky Sprint- Des Moines

Sun, Oct 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K5k10k +17

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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