Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 205 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 91 cities. The next upcoming race is the Loop the Lake 8K in Des Moines on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

4K for 4-H

Sat, Apr 11 · Winterset, IA Winterset

Road 4K for 4-H

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Beer & Bagel Run - Iowa

Sat, Apr 11 · Granger, IA Granger

Trail Beer & Bagel Off-Road Run - Iowa

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Loop the Lake 8K

Sat, Apr 11 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Loop the Lake 8K

From $40 Open

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Riverview Riverwalk: We Walk So They Can Talk

Sat, Apr 11 · Dyersville, IA Dyersville

Road Fun Walk - as "much" or as "little" as you like.5k Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lace Up For Life 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Road Lace up for Life

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sowing & Reaping 5Ks

Sat, Apr 11 · Eldridge, IA Eldridge

Road Reaping 5KSowing 5KSowing & Reaping 5K Bundle

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Lake MacBride

Sat, Apr 11 · Solon, IA Solon

Road ITRS Lake Macbride 5KITRS Lake Macbride 10KITRS Lake Macbride Half Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Des Moines

Sun, Apr 12 · Altoona, IA Altoona

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 4 spots left

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ARG Foundation 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Virtual ARG *VIRTUAL* 5KARG 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Neighborhood Dash

Sat, Apr 18 · Indianola, IA Indianola

Virtual 1 mile5KVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Clear Lake Earth Day Youth Mile, 5K & 10K Races

Sat, Apr 18 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Road Youth MileEarth Day 5KEarth Day 10K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Kuehn to Coon 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Earlham, IA Earlham

Trail Kuehn To Coon 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (16)

Sat, Apr 18 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Arrowhead Trail Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Neola, IA Neola

Trail 5K10K4 Hour Enduro Run

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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Drake Road Races

Sat, Apr 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Virtual 5k5k10k +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Grand Blue Mile

Tue, Apr 21 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Grand Blue Mile Youth (ages 13 - 17)Grand Blue MileVirtual Grand Blue Mile +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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AAZK Race Against Extinction

Fri, Apr 24 · Honey Creek, IA Honey Creek

Trail AAZK Race Against Extinction - Nature Hike ~2 milesAAZK Race Against Extinction - Trail Run ~5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Full Moon 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Virtual 5K5K Virtual Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Her Life

Sat, Apr 25 · Newton, IA Newton

Virtual Kid Fun Run5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk5K IN-PERSON Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Washington, IA Washington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open 90 spots left

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Relay For Life of U'Iowa Ribbon Run 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K Walk (Untimed)Student 5K (Timed)General 5K (Timed) +1

From $10 Open

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CVSP Pump & Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Donut Run 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Ames, IA Ames

Road Donut Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K + Team Relay

Sat, May 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K5KDOUBLE: 5K + 10K +6

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Cornbelt Running Club 24 Hour Run

Sat, May 2 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Ultra 24 Hour Run

From $120 Open Closing Soon 61 spots left

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Mines of Spain

Sat, May 2 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Open

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Donut Dash 5K

Sat, May 2 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

Road 5KShirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned

Sat, May 2 · Riceville, IA Riceville

Road IronHorse 5K IA18005MFIronHorse 10KIronHorse Half Marathon IA21003MF +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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St Mary 5k Run & Walk

Sat, May 2 · Fairfield, IA Fairfield

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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TriByKnight Triathlon

Sat, May 2 · Waverly, IA Waverly

Triathlon TriByKnightTriByKnight Relay Team

From $55 Open

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2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit 151

Sat, May 2 · Marion, IA Marion

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

Sun, May 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Virtual Virtual Run/Walk5K Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Klompen Classic 5K Run/Walk

Wed, May 6 · Pella, IA Pella

Virtual VIRTUAL Klompen Classic 5KKlompen Classic 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Fri, May 8 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Road Saturday 5KFast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5K10K +1

From $35 Open

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Iowa Hope Run

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Iowa Hope Run 2KIowa Hope Run 5KIowa Hope Run 10.1K +2

From $25 Open

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Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Mary's Meals 5k Walk/RunMary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Virtual Walker/RunnerMary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Family Registration (Max 2 Adults)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Urbandale Color Run

Sat, May 9 · Urbandale, IA Urbandale

Road Urbandale Color Run 5K and 3.5K

From $25 Open

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2026 Market to Market Relay Iowa

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road M2M Relay IowaJoin A TeamFOLDED +2

From $0 Open

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'Be A Light' 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Holy Cross, IA Holy Cross

Road Kids Run - Ages 6-125K Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

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

From $40 Open

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Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Peosta, IA Peosta

Road Kids Run5k

From $15 Open

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

Sat, May 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Saydel Sprint 5K

Sat, May 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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Spurthi - A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5k

From $15 Open

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The Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk

Sat, May 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

6K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Ledges

Sat, May 16 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Road ITRS Ledges 5KITRS Ledges 10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Death by 5k Waterloo

Sat, May 16 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 24 Hour Challenge

From $150 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (20)

Sat, May 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gladiator Assault Challenge

Sat, May 16 · Boone, IA Boone

OCR 11:20am Sunday 5K10:40am Saturday 5K8:20am Saturday 5K +57

From $59 Open 90 spots left

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Tulip Festival Road Race

Sat, May 16 · Orange City, IA Orange City

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run / Walk

From $25 Open

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