Ultras in Iowa — 2026

There are 24 ultras in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Camanche Days 5K in Camanche on July 24. Iowa ultras run primarily July through June.

Camanche Days 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Camanche, IA Camanche

Camanche Days Kids Run - Ages 12 & Under (Half Mile Run)Camanche Days 5KCamanche Days Kids Run - Ages 6 & Under (200 Yard Dash)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Des Moines Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open Water Swim only 1500MSprint Triathlon - Relay TeamOlympic Distance - Relay Team +6

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Twin Lakes Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Manson, IA Manson

Super Sprint TriathlonSprint Triathlon - IndividualSprint Triathlon - Team +1

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Storm the Lake Sprint Triathlon - Duathlon - Open Water Swim

Sat, Aug 15 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Open Water SwimSprint TriathlonDuathlon +2

From $20 Open

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TRI Clear Lake 2026

Sat, Aug 29 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

TRI Clear Lake Triathlon SprintTRI Clear Lake Sprint Relay TeamTRI Clear Lake Olympic Relay Team +2

From $50 Open

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Black Hawk YMCA Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Black Hawk YMCA Triathlon RelayBlack Hawk YMCA TriathlonBlack Hawk YMCA 500m Open Water Swim

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Blue Believers

Sun, Sep 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile Walk5k Veteran, Military, First Responder Run/Walk5k Survivor Run/Walk +3

From $5 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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B-INSPIRED 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Madrid, IA Madrid

B-INSPIRED 5KKIDS DASH

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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Mind Over Miles 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Ames, IA Ames

Mind Over Miles 5KKids Run

From $10 Open

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Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Kids Fun Run - 0.62 MilesMayor's Run for the Trails 5KKids Fun Run - 100 Meter Dash

From $15 Closed

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Run for the Schools

Sun, Oct 18 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

1 Mile5K10K +1

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Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sun, Nov 22 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Ames Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ames, IA Ames

5KTurkey Tot Trot - 400 Meters

From $10 Open

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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/WalkVirtual Run - 5K +4

From $0 Open

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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Iowa American Water 1-MileUnityPoint Health – Trinity 5-Mile Run/WalkRhythm City Casino Resort 5K Run/Walk +2

From $17 Open

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Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

5K Run/Walk-Extended Online RegistrationVirtual 5K5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) +4

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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

Sun, Dec 20 · Altoona, IA Altoona

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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2027 Market to Market® Relay Iowa

Sat, May 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

M2M Relay IowaFOLDEDPrior Year Deferral +2

From $0 Open

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Death by 5k Waterloo

Sat, May 15 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

24 Hour Challenge24 Hour Challenge

From $150 Open

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 23 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Black Squirrel Triathlon SwimRun/AquathonSwim-Run (Aquathon)Swim-Bike (Aquabike) +8

From $20 Open

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Pigman Triathlon + Duathlon + Aquabike + Open Water Swim

Sun, Jun 13 · Palo, IA Palo

Open Water Swim only 1500MOpen Water Swim only 1500MOlympic Distance - Aquabike (swim and bike) +15

From $20 Open

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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sun, Jun 27 · Ames, IA Ames

Swim only 750 metersSwim only 750 metersAquabike (swim and bike) +9

From $12 Open

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