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.

Des Moines Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Triathlon Open Water Swim only 1500MSprint Triathlon - Relay TeamDuathlon (sprint only) +6

From $20 Open

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Grady's Superhero Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Dorchester, IA Dorchester

Virtual Virtual 5KFamily friendly 5K and Kid's Fun RunT-shirt Only

From $25 Open

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YMCA of Washington County Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Washington, IA Washington

Triathlon Team TriathlonIndividual Triathlon

From $65 Open

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Twin Lakes Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Manson, IA Manson

Triathlon Super Sprint TriathlonSprint Triathlon - TeamSprint Triathlon - Individual +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Atkins, IA Atkins

Road Atkins Watermelon Days 1-Mile Fun Run 2026Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run 2026

From $30 Open

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Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Janesville, IA Janesville

Road Wildcat XC Kids 1 Mile Fun RunWildcat XC 5K Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Adel, IA Adel

Road Sweet Corn 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Johnston, IA

Sat, Aug 15 · Johnston, IA Johnston

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

From $50 Open

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Storm the Lake Sprint Triathlon - Duathlon - Open Water Swim

Sat, Aug 15 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Triathlon Open Water SwimDuathlonDuathlon TEAM RELAY +2

From $20 Open

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RSM Color Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Remsen, IA Remsen

Road RSM Color Run

From $25 Open

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Timber Tri

Sat, Aug 22 · Corning, IA Corning

Triathlon 5K Fun RunTimber Tri Sprint Triathlon - IndividualTimber Tri Sprint Relay Team +1

From $10 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon

Fri, Aug 28 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Triathlon Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon - Juniors (7-10 years old)Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon - Seniors (11-15 years old)

From $35 Open 50 spots left

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Rugged Toad Adventure Triathlon

Sat, Aug 29 · Janesville, IA Janesville

Triathlon Adventure Triathlon

From $60 Open 100 spots left

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Young Life 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $30 Open

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TRI Clear Lake 2026

Sat, Aug 29 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Triathlon TRI Clear Lake Triathlon SprintTRI Clear Lake Sprint Relay TeamTRI Clear Lake Olympic Triathlon +2

From $50 Open

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Deal's Orchard Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Jefferson, IA Jefferson

Road 1.5 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hero Hustle Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

Sun, Aug 30 · Manchester, IA Manchester

Triathlon Individual TriathlonTeam TriathlonIndividual Duathlon

From $75 Open

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Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Road Step Up Youth 5k EntryStep Up 5kStep Up Relays (Each person must regiser) +2

From $15 Open

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Mighty Mo Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Road Sioux City Mighty Mo 5KSioux City Mighty Mo 10KSioux City Mighty Mo Half Marathon +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Road Child Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military RegistrationAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wabash Trace Running Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Shenandoah, IA Shenandoah

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $20 Open

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Black Hawk YMCA Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Triathlon Black Hawk YMCA Triathlon RelayBlack Hawk YMCA TriathlonBlack Hawk YMCA 500m Open Water Swim

From $20 Open

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Capital Pursuit 10-Mile

Sun, Sep 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 4 Mile Race10 Mile Race

From $35 Open

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2026 Quarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle Biathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Colfax, IA Colfax

Triathlon Quarry Springs Skedaddle - Run/Walk Only (No Dog)Quarry Springs Skedaddle - Run/Walk Only With DogQuarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle - RELAY TEAM MEMBER +1

From $25 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park

Sun, Sep 13 · Granger, IA Granger

Road ITRS Jester 5KITRS Jester 10KITRS Jester Enduro Individual +1

From $35 Open

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WWY 5K (no one walks alone)

Sat, Sep 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Kid's 1/2 Mile RunVirtual 5K5K Run or Walk

From $10 Open

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Fillmore 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Cascade, IA Cascade

Road Fillmore 5K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Neola, IA Neola

Trail 1 Mile Kid's Course 10:30 AM11:45 AM 5K Competitive Wave - Male11:5O AM 5K Competitive Wave - Female +1

From $10 Open 75 spots left

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Blue Believers

Sun, Sep 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5k Veteran, Military, First Responder Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +3

From $5 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest

Sun, Sep 20 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Open

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Run to Exile

Sat, Sep 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Beer Mile5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Boar Challenge

Sat, Sep 26 · Saint Charles, IA Saint Charles

OCR Wild Boar Challenge 5 mile obstacle course

From $65 Open

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River’s Edge Trail Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Eldora, IA Eldora

Road Half Marathon-RunHalf Marathon-Walk

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Pete's Legacy Main Street Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant

Road 1 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Kid's One Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +4

From $20 Open

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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17th Annual Iowa Remembrance Run

Sun, Sep 27 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Virtual 5k Walk5k RunVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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B-INSPIRED 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Road B-INSPIRED 5KKIDS DASH

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Driftless Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Elkader, IA Elkader

Wild Driftless Adventure RaceWild Driftless Lite

From $80 Open

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Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3

Sat, Oct 3 · Hamburg, IA Hamburg

OCR Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3

From $40 Open

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GRRRR Great River Road Road Race

Sat, Oct 3 · McGregor, IA McGregor

Road 5k Run10K Run

From $40 Open

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Harvest Festival Champagne 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Road Harvest Festival Champagne 5K Run, Walk, & Wag

From $30 Open

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The Blazing 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Elite Male 5k Race (Cutoff 16:30)Open 5K Race (No cutoff time)Elite Female 5k Race (Cutoff 20:00)

From $15 Open

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Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer

Sun, Oct 4 · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA CEDAR RAPIDS

Road Family Fun Walk- 1mile-ish5k Walk5K Run (Timed)

From $32 Open

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