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.

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (24)

Sat, Jun 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sun, Jun 27 · Ames, IA Ames

Triathlon Swim only 750 metersSwim only 750 metersTriathlon Relay +9

From $12 Open

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Greater 8 and 5K

Sat, Jul 3 · Creston, IA Creston

Virtual 5KVIRTUAL 5KVIRTUAL 5K +5

From $25 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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Revolution Run

Sat, Jul 3 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road 5KRevolution 5KRevolution 10K +3

From $35 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (28)

Sat, Jul 10 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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

Sun, Jul 11 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (28)

Sat, Jul 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 31 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 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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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (33)

Sat, Aug 14 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 15 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)

Sat, Aug 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Deal's Orchard Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Aug 28 · Jefferson, IA Jefferson

Road 1.5 Mile Walk1.5 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Trestle Tap 9K

Sat, Aug 28 · Woodward, IA Woodward

Road Trestle Tap 9KTrestle Tap 9K

From $30 Open

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Hero Hustle Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

Sun, Aug 29 · Manchester, IA Manchester

Triathlon Individual DuathlonTeam TriathlonIndividual Triathlon +3

From $75 Open

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

Sun, Sep 5 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (37)

Sat, Sep 11 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Fillmore 5k

Sat, Sep 18 · Cascade, IA Cascade

Road Fillmore 5K

From $30 Open

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The Blazing 5k

Sat, Oct 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Open 5K Race (No cutoff time)Elite Male 5k Race (Cutoff 16:30)Stroller 5k (No Cutoff Time) +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Blazing Marathon

Sun, Oct 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Men's Elite MarathonWomen's Elite Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (41)

Sat, Oct 9 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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IMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird

Sat, Oct 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Free Kids Run presented by Des Moines Children's MuseumFree Kids Run presented by Iowa Trail RunsIowa Heathiest State 5K Presented By HealthPartners +11

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint- Des Moines

Sun, Oct 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5k5K10k +17

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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