Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 181 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 95 cities. The next upcoming race is the Camanche Days 5K in Camanche on July 24. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

Camanche Days 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Camanche, IA Camanche

Road 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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First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Northwood, IA Northwood

Triathlon AquabikeRelay - Sprint TriathlonFirst Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Sat, Jul 25 · Decorah, IA Decorah

Road Elveløpet 5k Run/walkElveløpet 5k Run/walk - 13 and UnderElveløpet 15k Run

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Road Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

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Sanborn Christian 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Road Sanborn Christian 5K

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Iowa ORI Fundraiser

Sat, Jul 25 · Elma, IA Elma

Road Iowa ORI 5k 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Monticello, IA Monticello

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

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Ida Grove, IA Ida Grove

Trail Moorehead Park Trail 1/3 MazathonMoorehead Park Trail 2/3 MazathonMoorehead Park Trail Mazathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Ida Grove, IA Ida Grove

Trail Trail of the Dragon 50KTrail of the Dragon 50 mile Run

From $70 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Alburnett Benefit Day Road Race

Sat, Aug 1 · Alburnett, IA Alburnett

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run

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The Sunglasses Run 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KKids Fun Run

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Prairie Dairy 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Oxford, IA Oxford

Trail 5kVirtual 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon 95 spots left

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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Le Claire, IA Le Claire

Road Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

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Single Speed Beer Mile- Des Moines

Sat, Aug 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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ShamRock N Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road ShamRock N Run 5k

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Run In The Sun 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

Road 2k5k

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Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Riceville, IA Riceville

Road 5K WiggleTraining Half Marathon Wiggle

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Des Moines Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Triathlon Open Water Swim only 1500MHigh School Only - Sprint TriathlonOlympic - Aquabike (swim and bike) +6

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The 51(5K)

Mon, Aug 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5k + $5 Donation5k + $10 Donation

From $5 Open

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Marcus Trail Glow Run

Thu, Aug 6 · Marcus, IA Marcus

Road Marcus Trail Glow Run

From $10 Open

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Grady's Superhero Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Dorchester, IA Dorchester

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Twin Lakes Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Manson, IA Manson

Triathlon Super Sprint TriathlonSprint Triathlon - TeamSprint Triathlon - Individual +1

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Aug 8 · Rock Valley, IA Rock Valley

Road 1 Fun Run/Walk5K

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Ossian Fest 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Ossian, IA Ossian

Road Ossian Fest 5k

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Single Speed Beer Mile- Waterloo

Sat, Aug 8 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road Beer MileBeer Mile Relay

From $20 Open

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2026 Wall Lake Farm Fest 5K Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Wall Lake, IA Wall Lake

Road 2026 Farm Fest Fun Run 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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YMCA of Washington County Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Washington, IA Washington

Triathlon Individual TriathlonTeam Triathlon

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Adel, IA Adel

Road Sweet Corn 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Janesville, IA Janesville

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 8 · Atkins, IA Atkins

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

From $30 Open

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Marcus Fair 5k 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Marcus, IA Marcus

Road Marcus Fair 5k and 1 mile walk 2026

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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West Point Sweet Corn Festival Run

Sat, Aug 15 · West Point, IA West Point

Road 5k10k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Storm the Lake Sprint Triathlon - Duathlon - Open Water Swim

Sat, Aug 15 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Triathlon Open Water SwimSprint Triathlon TEAM RELAYDuathlon TEAM RELAY +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Johnston, IA

Sat, Aug 15 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Triathlon SENIOR: 12-15 as of December 31, 2026JUNIOR: 6-8 as of December 31, 2026INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 as of December 31, 2026

From $50 Open

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RSM Color Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Remsen, IA Remsen

Road RSM Color Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Livin' for Lynnie ALS Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Carroll, IA Carroll

Open

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Charlotte Days 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Charlotte, IA Charlotte

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Timber Tri

Sat, Aug 22 · Corning, IA Corning

Triathlon 5K Fun RunTimber Tri Sprint Triathlon - IndividualOpen Water Swim 600 Meters +1

From $10 Open

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6th Annual Tiger Prowl

Sat, Aug 22 · Tipton, IA Tipton

Road 6th Annual Tiger Prowl

From $35 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon

Fri, Aug 28 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Triathlon 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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Rugged Toad Adventure Triathlon

Sat, Aug 29 · Janesville, IA Janesville

Triathlon Adventure Triathlon

From $60 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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TRI Clear Lake 2026

Sat, Aug 29 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

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

From $50 Open

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Trestle Tap 9K

Sat, Aug 29 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Road Trestle Tap 9K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Deal's Orchard Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Jefferson, IA Jefferson

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Young Life 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $30 Open

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