Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 182 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 95 cities. The next upcoming race is the Clover Dash 5k in Des Moines on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

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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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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Rugged Toad Adventure Triathlon

Sat, Aug 29 · Janesville, IA Janesville

Triathlon Adventure Triathlon

From $60 Open 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 Relay Team +2

From $50 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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Trestle Tap 9K

Sat, Aug 29 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Road Trestle Tap 9K

From $30 Open

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Hero Hustle Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

Sun, Aug 30 · Manchester, IA Manchester

Triathlon Team TriathlonIndividual TriathlonIndividual Duathlon

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Andover Kinderfest Run for the Hill of It

Sat, Sep 5 · Andover, IA Andover

Road 2 Mile4 .5 MileKids Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

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

From $15 Open

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Hoo Doo Hustle 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Neola, IA Neola

Road Hoo Doo Hustle Kids 1-MileHoo Doo Hustle 5K

From $10 Open

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Hoo Doo Hustle 5k and 1-Mile Kid's Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Neola, IA Neola

Road Hoo Doo Hustle Kids 1-mile RaceHoo Doo Hustle 5K

From $10 Open

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RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Road RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k

From $35 Open

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CKS Move for a Mission: Cohen Francis 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Sheldon, IA Sheldon

Road 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open

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Mighty Mo Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Road Sioux City Mighty Mo 5KSioux City Mighty Mo 10KSioux City Mighty Mo Half Marathon +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Wabash Trace Running Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Shenandoah, IA Shenandoah

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Minds: 5k and 1 Mile Literacy Quest

Sat, Sep 12 · Mason City, IA Mason City

Virtual Miles for Minds: Literacy Quest (1 mile activity walk)Miles for Minds: 5k and Literacy Quest (1 mile activity walk)Miles for Minds: 5k (In Person) +1

From $10 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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ankeny, IA

Sat, Sep 12 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Road Child Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Pets on Parade

Sat, Sep 12 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Pets on Parade 2026

From $30 Open

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Capital Pursuit 10-Mile & 4 Mile

Sun, Sep 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 4 Mile Race10 Mile Race

From $35 Open

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2026 Quarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle Biathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Colfax, IA Colfax

Triathlon Quarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle - RELAY TEAM MEMBERQuarry Springs Skedaddle - Run/Walk Only With DogQuarry Springs Skedaddle - Run/Walk Only (No Dog) +1

From $25 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park

Sun, Sep 13 · Granger, IA Granger

Road ITRS Jester 5KITRS Jester 10KITRS Jester Enduro Team (Up to 5 People) +1

From $35 Open

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Black Hawk YMCA Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Triathlon Black Hawk YMCA TriathlonBlack Hawk YMCA Triathlon RelayBlack Hawk YMCA 500m Open Water Swim

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Boone, IA Boone

Road Cross Country Team 5kPufferbilly Days 5K/10K10k

From $20 Open

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Fillmore 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Cascade, IA Cascade

Road Fillmore 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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BVRMC AWARE 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Road Kids Fun Run (ages 10 & under)5K Walk/Run

From $15 Open

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2026 Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild

Sat, Sep 19 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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WWY 5K (no one walks alone)

Sat, Sep 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K Run or WalkVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Run As One For Taylor

Sat, Sep 19 · Winterset, IA Winterset

Run As One For Taylor - ONE Amazing Race

From $150 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Neola, IA Neola

Trail 1 Mile Kid's Course 10:30 AM11:45 AM 5K Competitive Wave - Male11:5O AM 5K Competitive Wave - Female +1

From $10 Open 75 spots left

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Great River Bridge Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Burlington, IA Burlington

Road Bridge Walk5k10k

From $25 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest

Sun, Sep 20 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Open

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Blue Believers

Sun, Sep 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5k Survivor Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +3

From $5 Open

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St. Vincent DePaul Run/Walk/Bike for the Poor

Sat, Sep 26 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

Road St. Vincent DePaul 5kmSt. Vincent DePaul 5 mile run

From $30 Open

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77th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Centerville, IA Centerville

Road 5k Run10k Run1.3 Mile Walk

From $20 Open

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Pete's Legacy Main Street Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant

Road 1 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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River’s Edge Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Eldora, IA Eldora

Road Half Marathon-WalkHalf Marathon-Run

From $60 Open

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Run to Exile

Sat, Sep 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Beer Mile5K10K

From $25 Open

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Mental Health Matters 5K - Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Hiawatha, IA Hiawatha

Virtual Mental Health Matters 5K - RunMental Health Matters 5k - WalkVirtual 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Boar Challenge

Sat, Sep 26 · Saint Charles, IA Saint Charles

OCR Wild Boar Challenge 5 mile obstacle course

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Remy’s Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Colo, IA Colo

Road Remy’s Run

From $20 Open

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DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Road 5K Walk/RunKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Need A Pizza And Beer Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road Pizza and Beer Run MilePizza and Beer Run Mile

From $40 Open

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17th Annual Iowa Remembrance Run

Sun, Sep 27 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Virtual 5k Run5k WalkVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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17th John's Baby Steps

Sat, Oct 3 · Adel, IA Adel

Virtual Memory Walk5K Race5K Race - Student Registration +1

From $10 Open

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B-INSPIRED 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Road B-INSPIRED 5KKIDS DASH

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3

Sat, Oct 3 · Hamburg, IA Hamburg

OCR Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3

From $40 Open

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