Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 144 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 62 cities. The next upcoming race is the Monster Dash 5K & Lil' Monsters Fun Run in West Des Moines on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Sycamore 8

Sat, Dec 5 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Trail Sycamore 8

From $40 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K

Sat, Dec 5 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run15K Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge

Sat, Dec 19 · Center Junction, IA Center Junction

Road Polar Run 5K (ages 19 and older)Polar Run 5K (ages 18 and under)Candy Cane 800 Meter Run (ages 10 & under) +1

From $5 Open

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Festive Pines 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Indianola, IA Indianola

Road Pine K (1K Walk/Run)5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

Sun, Dec 20 · Altoona, IA Altoona

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (53)

Sat, Jan 2 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jan 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jan 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, Jan 31 · Altoona, IA Altoona

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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PBR Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 6 · Perry, IA Perry

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

Sat, Feb 6 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Groundhog Grind Trail Run

Sun, Feb 7 · Mitchellville, IA Mitchellville

Trail 5K Trail Race5K Virtual Trail Run10K Virtual Trail Run +3

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs

Sat, Feb 13 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road 5KSilver SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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

Sat, Feb 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 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

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Des Moines Spring 4-Miler

Sat, Mar 6 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 4 Mile Race4 Mile Race

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K Untimed- Extended Online Registration5K Untimed- Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) +23

From $0 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines

Sun, Mar 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (11)

Sat, Mar 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

Road A Pot of Gold Shared 5KA Pot of Gold Shared 5KA Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon +1

From $35 Open

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Fool's 5K & 10K

Sat, Apr 3 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 5K - 0-18 or College5K - Adult5K - Adult (NO SHIRT) +13

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Apr 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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JMS 5k Race

Tue, Apr 6 · Marion, IA Marion

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Miles 4 Love Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Waverly, IA Waverly

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lace Up For Life 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Road Lace up for LifeLace up for Life

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (15)

Sat, Apr 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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Lewis & Clark Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road Kids 1-Mile Fun Run5k Run1/2 Marathon +1

From $29 Open

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Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Washington, IA Washington

Road 5K5K5K - No Medal +7

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, Apr 25 · Altoona, IA Altoona

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open Closing Soon 4 spots left

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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend - Early Bird

Sun, Apr 25 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road CRBT 5KBankers Trust 10KHalf Marathon +2

From $19 Open

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

Sat, May 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K5K5K +15

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned

Sat, May 1 · Riceville, IA Riceville

Road IronHorse 5K IA18005MFIronHorse 5K IA18005MFIronHorse 10K +5

From $15 Open 60 spots left

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Cornbelt Running Club 24 Hour Run

Sat, May 1 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Ultra 24 Hour Run24 Hour Run

From $120 Open 60 spots left

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

Sat, May 1 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Fri, May 7 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

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

From $35 Open

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2027 Market to Market® Relay Iowa

Sat, May 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road M2M Relay IowaJoin A TeamFOLDED +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (19)

Sat, May 8 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Death by 5k Waterloo

Sat, May 15 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 24 Hour Challenge24 Hour Challenge

From $150 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, May 15 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 23 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Triathlon Swim-Run (Aquathon)Black Squirrel Triathlon SwimRun/AquathonBlack Squirrel Triathlon - Aquabike Individual +8

From $20 Open

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

Sat, May 29 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, May 30 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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EMC DAM to DSM

Sat, Jun 5 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Virtual Half MarathonVirtual DAM Half MarathonVirtual DAM Half Marathon +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 5 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Endure Ultra Triathlon - Big Creek State Park

Mon, Jun 7 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Triathlon Single Ultra Triathlon (Solo)Double Ultra Triathlon (Solo)Double Ultra Triathlon Relay (Team of 2) +13

From $395 Open

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Pigman Triathlon + Duathlon + Aquabike + Open Water Swim

Sun, Jun 13 · Palo, IA Palo

Triathlon Open Water Swim only 1500MOpen Water Swim only 1500MOlympic Distance - Aquabike (swim and bike) +15

From $20 Open

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