Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 211 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 102 cities. The next upcoming race is the St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run in Marion on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

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

From $40 Open

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The Des Moines Donut Mile

Sat, Jun 27 · Clive, IA Clive

Road The Des Moines Donut Mile

From $10 Open

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Albert City Summerfest 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Albert City, IA Albert City

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Triathlon JUNIOR: 6-8 years old on December 31, 2026Parent/Kid RipRoar Relay (Parent Registration Form)Kid/Kid RipRoar Relay (Both MUST have raced in an earlier race) +3

From $50 Open

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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sun, Jun 28 · Ames, IA Ames

Triathlon Swim only 750 metersTriathlon RelayTriathlon Individual +3

From $12 Open

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 28 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Cheer Camp June 29-July 1st, 1st - 3rd Grade

Mon, Jun 29 · Pella, IA Pella

Cheer Camp June 29th-July 1st, 1st - 3rd Grade

From $30 Open 20 spots left

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Marengo 3rd of July 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Marengo, IA Marengo

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Inwood Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Inwood, IA Inwood

Road 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

Road ~1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Sully, IA Sully

Road 1 Mile5k

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Donnellson, IA Donnellson

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Star Spangled Spectacular Ride/Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Ride/Run

From $35 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Road 5K - Adult5K - Youth 0-18

From $20 Open

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Flying Anvil 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Chariton, IA Chariton

Road Flying Anvil 5K

From $25 Open

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Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland

Sat, Jul 4 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Road CL Tel Kids Fun RunClear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Reinbeck, IA Reinbeck

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

From $0 Open

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Waukee Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Waukee, IA Waukee

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Charley Western Firecracker 5

Sat, Jul 4 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Road Charley Western Firecracker 5K Race

From $30 Open

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Valley View

Sat, Jul 11 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Triathlon SENIOR: 12-15 as of December 31, 2026INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 as of December 31, 2026JUNIOR: 6-8 as of December 31, 2026

From $55 Open

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Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Pella, IA Pella

Road 5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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20th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Elma, IA Elma

Road 20th Annual Elma Days 5k Run/WalkElma Days 10k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Jon Tumilson Go Crush It 5K Challenge

Sat, Jul 11 · Rockford, IA Rockford

Virtual Frogman Fun Run (Age 12 and under)VIRTUAL 5K Jon Tumilson Go Crush It Challenge5K Jon Tumilson Go Crush It Challenge

From $20 Open

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House of Hope Trail Blaze

Sat, Jul 11 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Trail Individual 5KTeam 10KIndividual 10K

From $30 Open

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Farmers Day 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Jesup, IA Jesup

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Vinton, IA Vinton

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk - Youth Ages 12 and under5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 12 and under +4

From $5 Open

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North Star's Duck Dash 5k & Kid's Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk with t-shirt optionKids Fun Run with t-shirt option

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Hull Ambulance 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Hull, IA Hull

Hull Ambulance 5K

From $30 Open

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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Miles, IA Miles

Road 1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Walk5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls

Sat, Jul 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road WELCA 5K

From $45 Open

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Crescent Hill 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Honey Creek, IA Honey Creek

Trail Nature Hike5K Run

From $35 Open

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Forest City Puckerbrush Days Color Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Forest City, IA Forest City

Road Puckerbrush Color Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Clover Dash 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5k Run for 13+Virtual 5k5K Run for 12 and under

From $20 Open

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Camanche Days 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Camanche, IA Camanche

Road Camanche Days Kids Run - Ages 12 & Under (Half Mile Run)Camanche Days 5KCamanche Days Kids Run - Ages 6 & Under (200 Yard Dash)

From $20 Open

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Iowa ORI Fundraiser

Sat, Jul 25 · Elma, IA Elma

Road Iowa ORI 5k 2026

From $25 Open

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Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Road Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

From $20 Open

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First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Northwood, IA Northwood

Triathlon AquabikeRelay - Sprint TriathlonFirst Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Sat, Jul 25 · Decorah, IA Decorah

Road Elveløpet 5k Run/walk - 13 and UnderElveløpet 5k Run/walkElveløpet 15k Run

From $8 Open

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Sanborn Christian 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Road Sanborn Christian 5K

From $30 Open

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The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Monticello, IA Monticello

Road The Great Jones County Fair 5K - 20 and UnderThe Great Jones County Fair 5K

From $20 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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ShamRock N Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road ShamRock N Run 5k

From $35 Open

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Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Ida Grove, IA Ida Grove

Trail Moorehead Park Trail 1/3 MazathonMoorehead Park Trail 2/3 MazathonMoorehead Park Trail Mazathon

From $40 Open 100 spots left

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Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Ida Grove, IA Ida Grove

Trail Trail of the Dragon 50KTrail of the Dragon 50 mile Run

From $70 Open 100 spots left

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Prairie Dairy 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Oxford, IA Oxford

Trail 5kVirtual 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon 95 spots left

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Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Riceville, IA Riceville

Road 5K WiggleTraining Half Marathon Wiggle

From $20 Open

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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Le Claire, IA Le Claire

Road Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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