Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 144 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 62 cities. The next upcoming race is the Monster Dash 5K & Lil' Monsters Fun Run in West Des Moines on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Run to the Well

Sat, Oct 24 · Knoxville, IA Knoxville

Road 5K5K (Ages 10 & Under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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RUNorwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Norwalk, IA Norwalk

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run/WalkYouth 5K Run or Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Dash 5K & Lil' Monsters Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual ParticipantLil' Monsters Fun Run

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Hustle 5K 2026

Thu, Oct 29 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

Open Closing Soon

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To Grandmother's House We Go

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

Road TGHWG 5KTGHWG 10KTGHWG 15K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Jenny Buls Vrba Sugar Skull Halloween Fun Run 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Osage, IA Osage

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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1st Annual Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Waukee, IA Waukee

Virtual Archie Lee Foundation 1st Annual Superhero 5K1st Annual Archie Lee Superhero Virtual 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Lions on the Run 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Urbandale, IA Urbandale

Road 5K Run & Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M +1

From $30 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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Coke Classic 2026

Sat, Nov 7 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Scott Sterrett Memorial Races

Sat, Nov 7 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock

Sat, Nov 7 · Coon Rapids, IA Coon Rapids

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Miles in the Maize

Sat, Nov 7 · North Liberty, IA North Liberty

Road Maize Mile5K & Maize Mile (BOTH)Miles in the Maize 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Live Your Best Life 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Virtual 1-Mile Sensory WalkKIDS Registration for Sensory Walk5K +2

From $18 Open

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RCC Run the Woods

Sat, Nov 7 · Earlham, IA Earlham

Road 4 Mile XC/Trail Run IndividualTeam of 4 Runners - 4 Mile XC/Trail Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Carlisle, IA Carlisle

Virtual Greubel Memorial 5k10k1/2 Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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Clear Lake Rotary Scholarship 5K "Hot Cocoa Hustle"

Sat, Nov 7 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Road Clear Lake Rotary Scholarship 5K "Hot Cocoa Hustle"

From $30 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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Pink Strides 5K (Hosted by ACS at U'Iowa)

Sun, Nov 8 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road Community Timed 5KWalk 5KStudent/Faculty Timed 5K

From $10 Open

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Friday Fright 5k

Fri, Nov 13 · Danville, IA Danville

Road 5k RunKids Race

From $5 Open

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Sleep In Sleep Out 4 Youth Homelessness hosted by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (Rho Eta Sigma Chapter) & Full Tilt Riders MC (Central Ia Chapter)

Fri, Nov 13 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

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 Trot For Trinity

Sat, Nov 14 · Protivin, IA Protivin

Road Turkey Trot For Trinity

From $25 Open

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One community. One goal. A new heart for Hailee.

Sat, Nov 14 · Lucas, IA Lucas

Road One community. One goal. A new heart for Hailee.

From $20 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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Blue Grass Veterans 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Blue Grass, IA Blue Grass

Road Veterans 5K Run / Walk / Ruck

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Logan Turkey Trot 5k/1mile

Sat, Nov 21 · Logan, IA Logan

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Nov 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Santa 5k Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Muscatine, IA Muscatine

Road Santa Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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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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Run for the Kids 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Ottumwa, IA Ottumwa

Road Run for the Kids 5K

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot at Wahlert High School

Thu, Nov 26 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

Road Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waverly, IA Waverly

Road Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5KKids Dash

From $5 Open

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2026 Central Lyon Student Council Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Rock Rapids, IA Rock Rapids

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Flint Hills Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Burlington, IA Burlington

Road Flint Hills Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Virtual Iowa American Water 1-MileCapriotti's 5K Run/WalkUnityPoint Health – Trinity 5-Mile Run/Walk +2

From $17 Open

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Hawkeye Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road Hawkeye Turkey Trot 5KHerky Turkey Tot Trot

From $10 Open

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FAM Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Virtual 5K Walk/RunOut of Town Virtual Race

From $30 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · West Union, IA West Union

Road 2026 Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 5K - 0-185K- Adult

From $20 Open

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Ames Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ames, IA Ames

Road 5KTurkey Tot Trot - 400 Meters

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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The Des Moines Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Family of 4 Turkey Trot EntryVirtual Des Moines Turkey TrotThe Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K + 5 Mile +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Marshalltown Area United Way Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Road 1 Mile - Kids Walk5K10K

From $20 Open

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Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, IA Boone

Road Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

From $35 Open

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Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual 5K +4

From $0 Open

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5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Charles City, IA Charles City

5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K Run/Walk & Youth Mile Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Anamosa, IA Anamosa

Road Youth Mile (Ages 5-13)5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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