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.

Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Sun, May 17 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K Participant (5K Buddy, Community Runner or Sparkle Runner)

From $25 Open

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Iowa Championship Open Water Swim Series

Sun, May 17 · Palo, IA Palo

Triathlon Iowa Championship Open Water Swim Series

From $200 Open

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Iowa Championship Triathlon Series

Sun, May 17 · Palo, IA Palo

Triathlon Iowa Championship Triathlon Series

From $200 Open

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 17 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Triathlon Black Squirrel Triathlon SwimRun/AquathonBlack Squirrel Triathlon - Aquabike IndividualBlack Squirrel Sprint Triathlon Individual +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Miss Clinton County 5K

Sat, May 23 · Dewitt, IA Dewitt

Road Miss Clinton County 5K

From $35 Open

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MS 3000

Sat, May 23 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual MS 3000 Walk/Run ChallengeMS 3000 Motorcycle ChallengeMS 3000 Pedal(Cycling) Challenge

From $30 Open

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The Stu

Sat, May 23 · Mason City, IA Mason City

Road 4 mile run

From $30 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

Sun, May 24 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Modified Murph Challenge

Mon, May 25 · Chariton, IA Chariton

Modified Murph Challenge

From $35 Open

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Quad Cities Criterium Running Wild Mile

Mon, May 25 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Road Running Wild Mile

From $15 Open

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

Fri, May 29 · Marion, IA Marion

Road Kids Fun RunSt. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race

From $15 Open

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EMC DAM to DSM

Sat, May 30 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Virtual Half MarathonVirtual DAM Half Marathon

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, May 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke

Sun, May 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Mile Race/Walk

From $10 Open

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The Big Run 5k

Wed, Jun 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open

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The Milk Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Ely, IA Ely

Road 1 Mile5k

From $30 Open

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5K/1K For Lyme AWARENESS

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairfax, IA Fairfax

Road 5K/1K for LYME AWARENESS

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Manchester, IA Manchester

Road Manchester Chamber River Days RMC 5K

From $30 Open

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Y2K 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Jace Race 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · New Sharon, IA New Sharon

Virtual Jace Race 2026 Fun Run/Walk MileJace Race 2026 5kJace Race 2026 Virtual/Phantom runner

From $20 Open

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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend

Sun, Jun 7 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road CRBT 5KBankers Trust 10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open

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Peak Performance Fitness Gear Summer Run Camp

Tue, Jun 9 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Trail Peak Performance Fitness Gear Summer Run Camp

From $175 Open

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Capital City Pride Stride 5K

Wed, Jun 10 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $32 Open

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Fire Runner 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual New Body Fitness 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Tipton, IA Tipton

Road 5k Run/WalkT-Shirt Only

From $20 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Ames, IA Ames

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

From $35 Open

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Team RunFree - 5K race

Sat, Jun 13 · Adel, IA Adel

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

From $15 Open

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Norway Strong 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Norway, IA Norway

Road Norway Strong 5K

From $25 Open

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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

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

From $0 Open

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Waukee

Sat, Jun 13 · Waukee, IA Waukee

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

From $50 Open

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Be Courageous: What's Your Natural High 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Monticello, IA Monticello

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Pigman Triathlon + Duathlon + Aquabike + Open Water Swim

Sun, Jun 14 · Palo, IA Palo

Triathlon Open Water Swim only 1500MDuathlon (sprint only)Sprint Triathlon - Individual +6

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Night Run DSM

Sat, Jun 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Night MileDouble: 5K & Night Mile5K +2

From $20 Open

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The Bridge of Storm Lake's Run For Our Future

Sat, Jun 20 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Virtual Youth 5kYOUTH 5k Virtual Run5K Run- Virtual RUN +9

From $20 Open

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BCH Foundation Trestle Hustle

Sat, Jun 20 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5K10K Run +4

From $45 Open

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The Des Moines Donut Mile

Sat, Jun 20 · Clive, IA Clive

Road The Des Moines Donut Mile

From $10 Open

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Four Seasons Festival Road Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Road 2.5k2.5k with T-shirt5k +4

From $20 Open

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes M-TownWalk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual Walk

From $25 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road ITRS Sleepy Hollow 5KITRS Sleepy Hollow 10K

From $35 Open

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Claydigger 5K Run/Walk & Kids 400m Dash

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IA Sheffield

Road 5K run/walkKids 400m Dash

From $20 Open

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Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

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

From $15 Open

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Triathlon LEGENDS: Open To All RipRoar AlumniJUNIOR: 6-8 years old on December 31, 2026INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 years old on December 31, 2026 +1

From $50 Open

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Paullina Gemboree 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Paullina, IA Paullina

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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St. Lucas Fun Day 5 K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Saint Lucas, IA Saint Lucas

Road St. Lucas Fun Day

From $20 Open

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual FREEDOM 5K Run/WalkH.E.R.O. 5K RuckH.E.R.O. 5K Ruck Virtual +1

From $35 Open

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Greater 8 and 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Creston, IA Creston

Virtual 5KVIRTUAL 5KGreater 8 +1

From $25 Open

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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sun, Jun 28 · Ames, IA Ames

Triathlon Swim only 750 metersTriathlon IndividualTriathlon Relay +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

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Donnellson, IA Donnellson

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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