5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 167 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run in Marion on May 29. Iowa 5K races run primarily May.

St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run

Fri, May 29 · Marion, IA Marion

Kids Fun RunSt. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (22)

Sat, May 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

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Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke

Sun, May 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Mile Race/Walk

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The Milk Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Ely, IA Ely

1 Mile5k

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Y2K 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Johnston, IA Johnston

5K Run/Walk

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Jace Race 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · New Sharon, IA New Sharon

Jace Race 2026 Fun Run/Walk MileJace Race 2026 Virtual/Phantom runnerJace Race 2026 5k

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5K/1K For Lyme AWARENESS

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairfax, IA Fairfax

5K/1K for LYME AWARENESS

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Manchester Chamber River Days 5K, Sponsored by Regional Medical Center

Sat, Jun 6 · Manchester, IA Manchester

Manchester Chamber River Days RMC 5K

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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend

Sun, Jun 7 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

CRBT 5KBankers Trust 10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Capital City Pride Stride 5K

Wed, Jun 10 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLLVirtual Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLL

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Fire Runner 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

5k

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4th Annual New Body Fitness 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Tipton, IA Tipton

5k Run/WalkT-Shirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/RunThe Spoker Sprint - Kids Run

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10K13.1M

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Team RunFree - 5K race

Sat, Jun 13 · Adel, IA Adel

Team RunFree - 2 mile walk (untimed)Team RunFree - 5K race (timed)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Ames, IA Ames

Midsummer Night's Run 5KMidsummer Night's Run 10K

From $35 Open

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Be Courageous: What's Your Natural High 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Monticello, IA Monticello

5K Run/Walk

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

Fri, Jun 19 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Freedom Day 5k+

From $15 Closed

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The Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth

Sat, Jun 20 · Ames, IA Ames

In-Person 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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The Night Run DSM

Sat, Jun 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Night Mile5KDouble: 5K & Night Mile +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Alive and Running Iowa Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Dunkerton, IA Dunkerton

5K Run/Walk

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BCH Foundation Trestle Hustle

Sat, Jun 20 · Madrid, IA Madrid

5K RunVirtual 5K10K Run +4

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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The Bridge of Storm Lake's Run For Our Future

Sat, Jun 20 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

5K Run- Virtual RUNYOUTH 5k Virtual Run5k Run +9

From $20 Open

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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

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Four Seasons Festival Road Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Polk City, IA Polk City

2.5k with T-shirt2.5k5k with T-shirt +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

ITRS Sleepy Hollow 5KITRS Sleepy Hollow 10K

From $35 Open

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Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K - Adult5K - 0-185K - Adult (NO SHIRT) +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Claydigger 5K Run/Walk & Kids 400m Dash

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IA Sheffield

5K run/walkKids 400m Dash

From $20 Open

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The Des Moines Donut Mile

Sat, Jun 27 · Clive, IA Clive

The Des Moines Donut Mile

From $10 Open

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Albert City Summerfest 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Albert City, IA Albert City

5K Run

From $25 Open

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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

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Paullina Gemboree 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Paullina, IA Paullina

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Walk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual WalkWalk A Mile in Her Shoes M-Town

From $25 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

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Greater 8 and 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Creston, IA Creston

VIRTUAL 5K5KVIRTUAL 8 MILE +1

From $25 Open

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 28 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Marengo 3rd of July 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Marengo, IA Marengo

5K Run

From $25 Open

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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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Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Sully, IA Sully

1 Mile5k

From $15 Open

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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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Flying Anvil 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Chariton, IA Chariton

Flying Anvil 5K

From $25 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

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Charley Western Firecracker 5

Sat, Jul 4 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Charley Western Firecracker 5K Race

From $30 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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Pulpit to Pulpit

Sat, Jul 4 · Decorah, IA Decorah

~1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Reinbeck 4th of July/Sesquicentennial Running Makes Cent$ 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Reinbeck, IA Reinbeck

Running Makes Cent$ 5KRunning Makes Cent$ 5K - NO T-SHIRTKids Dash

From $0 Open

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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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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

5K - Adult5K - Youth 0-18

From $20 Open

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