Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 166 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 76 cities. The next upcoming race is the Noah’s Ark Daycare 5K Cheetah Chase & 1 Mile Tortoise Trot Family Run/Walk in Sutherland on September 5. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sun, Nov 22 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, IA Boone

Road Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

From $35 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 5K- Adult5K - 0-18

From $20 Open

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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Virtual Virtual Run - 5KKid's Division 5K Fun Run5K Run/Walk +4

From $0 Open

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Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +4

From $0 Open

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Ames Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ames, IA Ames

Road 5KTurkey Tot Trot - 400 Meters

From $10 Open

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Hawkeye Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road Hawkeye Turkey Trot 5KHerky Turkey Tot Trot

From $10 Open

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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Virtual Iowa American Water 1-MileUnityPoint Health – Trinity 5-Mile Run/WalkRhythm City Casino Resort 5K Run/Walk +2

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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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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Sycamore 8

Sat, Dec 5 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Trail Sycamore 8

From $40 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

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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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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

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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

Sun, Dec 20 · Altoona, IA Altoona

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 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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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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PBR Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 6 · Perry, IA Perry

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Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs

Sat, Feb 13 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road 5KPlatinum SponsorGold 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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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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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 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 Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +23

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Mar 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (15)

Sat, Apr 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Washington, IA Washington

Road 5K - No Medal5K5K +7

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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

Sat, May 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5KVIRTUAL 5K5K +15

From $35 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 5KFast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5KSaturday 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 IowaVIP M2M IowaPrior Year Deferral +2

From $0 Open

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Death by 5k Waterloo

Sat, May 15 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 24 Hour Challenge24 Hour Challenge

From $150 Open

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 23 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Triathlon Swim-Run (Aquathon)Black Squirrel Triathlon SwimRun/AquathonSwim-Bike (Aquabike) +8

From $20 Open

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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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EMC DAM to DSM

Sat, Jun 5 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Virtual Virtual DAM Half MarathonHalf MarathonVirtual DAM Half Marathon +1

From $55 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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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sun, Jun 27 · Ames, IA Ames

Triathlon Swim only 750 metersSwim only 750 metersAquabike (swim and bike) +9

From $12 Open

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jul 3 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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Greater 8 and 5K

Sat, Jul 3 · Creston, IA Creston

Virtual 5K5KVIRTUAL 5K +5

From $25 Open

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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk 2027

Sat, Aug 7 · Le Claire, IA Le Claire

Road Color Blaze 5k Run/WalkColor Blaze 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Trestle Tap 9K

Sat, Aug 28 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Road Trestle Tap 9KTrestle Tap 9K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Fillmore 5k

Sat, Sep 18 · Cascade, IA Cascade

Road Fillmore 5K

From $30 Open

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