Half Marathons in Iowa — 2026

There are 40 half marathons in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k in Storm Lake on September 5. Iowa half marathons run primarily September through August.

Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Step Up 5kStep Up Youth 5k EntryStep Up Half Marathon +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest

Sun, Sep 20 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Open

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River’s Edge Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Eldora, IA Eldora

Half Marathon-RunHalf Marathon-Walk

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Kid's One Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +4

From $20 Closed

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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THE SCHEELS - FOLDS OF HONOR IOWA 2026 RUCK OF REMEMBRANCE

Sat, Oct 10 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

5K Ruck10K Ruck20K Ruck

From $35 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Des Moines

Sat, Oct 10 · Polk City, IA Polk City

5k10kHalf Marathon +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K (Untimed)5K - Extended Online Registration5K +9

From $12.99 Open

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The Driftless Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, IA Lansing

5k10k+Half Marathon Relay +1

From $25 Open

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To Grandmother's House We Go

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

TGHWG 5KTGHWG 10KTGHWG 15K

From $40 Open

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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 80 spots left

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Scott Sterrett Memorial Races

Sat, Nov 7 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K (No Shirt)5K10K +5

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Nov 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K

Sat, Dec 5 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Run/Walk10K Run15K Run +1

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jan 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jan 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Feb 6 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Feb 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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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

From $30 Open

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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 Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (11)

Sat, Mar 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Apr 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Apr 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, May 1 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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

Sat, May 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

VIRTUAL 5K5KVIRTUAL 5K +15

From $35 Open

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Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Fri, May 7 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Fast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5KSaturday 5KFast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5K +5

From $35 Open

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

Sat, May 15 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, May 29 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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EMC DAM to DSM

Sat, Jun 5 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Half MarathonVirtual DAM Half MarathonHalf Marathon +1

From $55 Open

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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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jun 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 31 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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