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.

Ditmars Spiked Apple 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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4th Annual Backpocket Beer Mile

Fri, Oct 9 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Road Backpocket Beer Mile- Competitive WaveBackpocket Beer Mile- Fun Wave- IndividualBackpocket Beer Mile- Fun Wave- Relay

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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The Driftless Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, IA Lansing

Road 5k10k+Half Marathon Relay +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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Helping Hand Run & Jam

Sat, Oct 10 · Indianola, IA Indianola

5k Run

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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2026 Bone Dash Iowa

Sat, Oct 10 · Solon, IA Solon

Road 1 Mile5K TimedKids Run

From $25 Open

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Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Virtual 5K (Untimed)Kid's Division 5K5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration +9

From $12.99 Open

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Keystone Iowa 2026 Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Keystone, IA Keystone

Road Keystone Iowa 2026 Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Des Moines

Sat, Oct 10 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Virtual 5k10kHalf Marathon +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Run for the Schools

Sun, Oct 18 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 1 Mile5K10K +1

From $15 Open

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IMT Des Moines Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Healthiest State Initiative 5k Presented by HealthPartnersBankers Trust 10KIMT Des Moines Half Marathon +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RUNorwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Norwalk, IA Norwalk

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run/WalkYouth 5K Run or Walk +1

From $15 Open

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To Grandmother's House We Go

Sat, Oct 24 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Road TGHWG 5KTGHWG 10KTGHWG 15K

From $40 Open

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Blue Bowling 4 Boobs-Dubuque

Fri, Oct 30 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

Blue Bowling for Boobs

From $100 Open 20 spots left

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Blue Bowling 4 Boobs-Marshalltown

Fri, Oct 30 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Blue Bowling for Boobs

From $100 Open 20 spots left

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1st Annual Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Waukee, IA Waukee

Virtual Archie Lee Foundation 1st Annual Superhero 5KVirtual 5k

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock

Sat, Nov 7 · Coon Rapids, IA Coon Rapids

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Scott Sterrett Memorial Races

Sat, Nov 7 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

Road 5K5K (No Shirt)10K +5

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Miles in the Maize

Sat, Nov 7 · North Liberty, IA North Liberty

Road Maize Mile5K & Maize Mile (BOTH)Miles in the Maize 5K

From $10 Open

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Angry Cow Trail Run # 4 Vets Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Shuibert, IA Shuibert

Trail Angry Cow Trail Run / Vets Run # 4 4 mileAngry Cow Trail Run /Vets Run # 4 8 milesAngry Cow Trail Run Vets Run 12 miles +1

From $25 Open

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Live Your Best Life 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Virtual 1-Mile Sensory WalkKIDS Registration for Sensory Walk5K +2

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Carlisle, IA Carlisle

Virtual Greubel Memorial 5k10k1/2 Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open 80 spots left

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Sleep In Sleep Out 4 Youth Homelessness hosted by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (Rho Eta Sigma Chapter) & Full Tilt Riders MC (Central Ia Chapter)

Fri, Nov 13 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Santa 5k Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Muscatine, IA Muscatine

Road Santa Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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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Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk-Extended Online Registration5K Run/Walk (Untimed) +4

From $0 Open

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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Virtual 5K Run/WalkKid's Division 5K Fun RunVirtual Run - 5K +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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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 5K - 0-185K- Adult

From $20 Open

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Sycamore 8

Sat, Dec 5 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Trail Sycamore 8

From $40 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 5K10KHalf Marathon

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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Drake Road Races

Sat, Apr 17 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5k5kVirtual 5k +9

From $25 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 Closing Soon 10 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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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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2027 Market to Market Relay Iowa

Sat, May 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road M2M Relay IowaFOLDEDJoin A Team +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 23 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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