5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 107 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the The Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth in Ames on June 20. Iowa 5K races run primarily June through May.

PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. Tau Psi Sigma Alumni Chapter Freedom Day Free 5k+

Fri, Jun 19 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Closed

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The Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth

Sat, Jun 20 · Ames, IA Ames

Virtual 5k Run/WalkIn-Person 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Alive and Running Iowa Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Dunkerton, IA Dunkerton

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run with Kenyans 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Des Moines Donut Mile

Sat, Jun 27 · Clive, IA Clive

The Des Moines Donut Mile

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Albert City Summerfest 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Albert City, IA Albert City

5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes M-TownWalk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

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

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Paullina Gemboree 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Paullina, IA Paullina

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Foster Care Fun Run 5k

From $40 Open

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

H.E.R.O. 5K Ruck VirtualH.E.R.O. 5K RuckFREEDOM 5K Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Pleasantville Firecracker Sunset Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Pleasantville, IA Pleasantville

Pleasantville Firecracker Sunset Run

From $20 Closed

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Marengo 3rd of July 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Marengo, IA Marengo

5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Runderwood 2026: Underwood Lights the Night

Fri, Jul 3 · Underwood, IA Underwood

Runderwood 2026: Underwood Lights the Night 🏃‍♀️✨🌙

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Sully, IA Sully

1 Mile5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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VFI July 4th Freedom Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Waverly, IA Waverly

VFI July 4th Freedom Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland

Sat, Jul 4 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

CL Tel Kids Fun RunClear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland

From $15 Open

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Flying Anvil 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Chariton, IA Chariton

Flying Anvil 5K

From $25 Open

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Knoxville IA Cancer Relay Freedom 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Knoxville, IA Knoxville

Knoxville IA Cancer Relay Freedom 5k

From $35 Open

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Inwood Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Inwood, IA Inwood

Inwood Firecracker 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkInwood Firecracker 5k

From $20 Open

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Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Corydon, IA Corydon

Firecracker Mile

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Charley Western Firecracker 5

Sat, Jul 4 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Charley Western Firecracker 5K Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pulpit to Pulpit

Sat, Jul 4 · Decorah, IA Decorah

~1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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George Freedom Days Run

Sat, Jul 4 · George, IA George

George Freedom Days 1.25 mile-ish walkGeorge Freedom Days 5K Run/Walk

From $19 Closed

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Waukee Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Waukee, IA Waukee

1 Mile Kids Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Donnellson, IA Donnellson

Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

5K - Youth 0-185K - Adult

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Spillville Fireworks 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Spillville, IA Spillville

2025 Spillville Fireworks 5k

From $20 Closed

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Highlandville Trout Trot

Fri, Jul 10 · Highlandville, IA Highlandville

Highlandville Trout Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Farmers Day 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Jesup, IA Jesup

5K

From $20 Open

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First Annual Eagle Grove EMS 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Eagle Grove, IA Eagle Grove

1st Annual Eagle Grove EMS Kids Dash1st Annual Eagle Grove EMS 5K

From $10 Open

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Jon Tumilson Go Crush It 5K Challenge

Sat, Jul 11 · Rockford, IA Rockford

Frogman Fun Run (Age 12 and under)5K Jon Tumilson Go Crush It ChallengeVIRTUAL 5K Jon Tumilson Go Crush It Challenge

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Revibe Heritage Days 5K/2K/400M Fun Run & Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Waverly, IA Waverly

Revibe Heritage Days 5K/2K/400M Fun Run & Walk

From $20 Closed

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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 Closing Soon

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Hull Ambulance 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Hull, IA Hull

Hull Ambulance 5K

From $30 Open

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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 Open

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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

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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Miles, IA Miles

1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Clover Dash 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5k Run for 13+5K Run for 12 and underVirtual 5k

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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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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Iowa ORI Fundraiser

Sat, Jul 25 · Elma, IA Elma

Iowa ORI 5k 2026

From $25 Open

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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

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ShamRock N Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

ShamRock N Run 5k

From $35 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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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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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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Run In The Sun 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

2k5k

From $25 Open

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