5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 50 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Jenny Buls Vrba Sugar Skull Halloween Fun Run 5k in Osage on October 31. Iowa 5K races run primarily October.

Jenny Buls Vrba Sugar Skull Halloween Fun Run 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Osage, IA Osage

5k

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Lions on the Run 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Urbandale, IA Urbandale

5K Run & Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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1st Annual Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Waukee, IA Waukee

1st Annual Archie Lee Superhero Virtual 5kArchie Lee Foundation 1st Annual Superhero 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Clear Lake Rotary Scholarship 5K "Hot Cocoa Hustle"

Sat, Nov 7 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Clear Lake Rotary Scholarship 5K "Hot Cocoa Hustle"

From $30 Open

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RCC Run the Woods

Sat, Nov 7 · Earlham, IA Earlham

Team of 4 Runners - 4 Mile XC/Trail Run4 Mile XC/Trail Run Individual

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Live Your Best Life 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

1-Mile Sensory WalkKIDS Registration for Sensory Walk5K +2

From $18 Open

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Miles in the Maize

Sat, Nov 7 · North Liberty, IA North Liberty

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Sun, Nov 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

Student/Faculty Timed 5KWalk 5KCommunity Timed 5K

From $10 Open

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Born to Run 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 mile fun runBorn to Run Race 5k

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Lucas, IA Lucas

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

From $20 Open

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Blue Grass Veterans 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Blue Grass, IA Blue Grass

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

1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Santa 5k Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Muscatine, IA Muscatine

Santa Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for the Kids 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Ottumwa, IA Ottumwa

Run for the Kids 5K

From $30 Open

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Flint Hills Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Burlington, IA Burlington

Flint Hills Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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2026 Central Lyon Student Council Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Rock Rapids, IA Rock Rapids

1 Mile Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, IA Boone

Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

From $35 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

5K - 0-185K- Adult

From $20 Open

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FAM Turkey Trot

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

Out of Town Virtual Race5K Walk/Run

From $30 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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2026 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · West Union, IA West Union

2026 Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trot at Wahlert High School

Thu, Nov 26 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hawkeye Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Hawkeye Turkey Trot 5KHerky Turkey Tot Trot

From $10 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K Run/Walk & Youth Mile Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Anamosa, IA Anamosa

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

From $15 Open

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Santa Run 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Santa Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Festive Pines 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Indianola, IA Indianola

Pine K (1K Walk/Run)5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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DOVE VIRTUAL 5K

Fri, Jan 8 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

8K WALK/RUN/MOVE

From $25 Closed 100 spots left

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Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs

Sat, Feb 13 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5KPlatinum SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Des Moines Spring 4-Miler

Sat, Mar 6 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

4 Mile Race4 Mile Race

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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JMS 5k Race

Tue, Apr 6 · Marion, IA Marion

5K

From $20 Open

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Lace Up For Life 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Lace up for LifeLace up for Life

From $25 Open

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Riverview Riverwalk: We Walk So They Can Talk

Sat, Apr 10 · Dyersville, IA Dyersville

Fun Walk - as "much" or as "little" as you like.Fun Walk - as "much" or as "little" as you like.5k Run +3

From $25 Closed

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CVSP Pump & Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

1 Mile2 Mile5K +1

From $20 Closed

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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

Sun, May 2 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K Run5K Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk +2

From $40 Closed

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

Sat, May 15 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/RunStars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Closed

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Gladiator Assault Challenge

Sat, May 15 · Boone, IA Boone

10:20am Saturday 5K9:20am Saturday 5K11:40am Sunday Junior/Parent 5K +117

From $54 Closed 100 spots left

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Quad Cities Criterium Running Wild Mile

Mon, May 31 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Running Wild MileRunning Wild Mile

From $15 Closed

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Capital City Pride Stride 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLLCapital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLLVirtual Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLL +1

From $32 Closed

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Fire Runner 5k

Sat, Jun 12 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

5k5k

From $25 Closed

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 26 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Walk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual WalkWalk A Mile in Her Shoes M-TownWalk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual Walk +1

From $25 Closed

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 26 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

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

From $35 Closed

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jul 3 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5k5k

From $25 Open

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City of Maples 4th of July 5k

Sun, Jul 4 · Osage, IA Osage

5K

From $25 Closed

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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 17 · Miles, IA Miles

1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Run5K Walk +2

From $15 Closed

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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk 2027

Sat, Aug 7 · Le Claire, IA Le Claire

Color Blaze 5k Run/WalkColor Blaze 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Deal's Orchard Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Aug 28 · Jefferson, IA Jefferson

1.5 Mile Walk1.5 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Fillmore 5k

Sat, Sep 18 · Cascade, IA Cascade

Fillmore 5K

From $30 Open

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The Blazing 5k

Sat, Oct 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open 5K Race (No cutoff time)Elite Male 5k Race (Cutoff 16:30)Stroller 5k (No Cutoff Time) +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3

Sat, Oct 16 · Hamburg, IA Hamburg

Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3

From $40 Closed

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