5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 159 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Full Moon 5K in Charles City on April 24. Iowa 5K races run primarily April through January.

Full Moon 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Charles City, IA Charles City

5K5K Virtual Run

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CVSP Pump & Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

1 Mile5K

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Relay For Life of U'Iowa Ribbon Run 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

General 5K (Timed)Student 5K (Timed)5K Walk (Untimed) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Her Life

Sat, Apr 25 · Newton, IA Newton

Kid Fun Run5K IN-PERSON Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk +2

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Donut Run 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Ames, IA Ames

Donut Run 5k

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Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Washington, IA Washington

5K5K - No Medal10K - No Medal +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Donut Dash 5K

Sat, May 2 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5KShirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Mines of Spain

Sat, May 2 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K + Team Relay

Sat, May 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5KVIRTUAL 5KDOUBLE: 5K + 10K +6

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IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned

Sat, May 2 · Riceville, IA Riceville

IronHorse 5K IA18005MFIronHorse 10KIronHorse Half Marathon IA21003MF +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

Sun, May 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Virtual Run/Walk5K Walk5K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Klompen Classic 5K Run/Walk

Wed, May 6 · Pella, IA Pella

Klompen Classic 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Klompen Classic 5K

From $30 Open

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Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Fri, May 8 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Saturday 5KFast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5K10K +1

From $35 Open

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'Be A Light' 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Holy Cross, IA Holy Cross

Kids Run - Ages 6-125K Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Virtual Walker/RunnerMary's Meals 5k Walk/RunMary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Family Registration (Max 2 Adults)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Hope Run

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Iowa Hope Run 2KIowa Hope Run 5KIowa Hope Run 10.1K +2

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Urbandale Color Run

Sat, May 9 · Urbandale, IA Urbandale

Urbandale Color Run 5K and 3.5K

From $25 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Sioux Falls

Sat, May 16 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Spurthi - A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5k

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Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Peosta, IA Peosta

Kids Run5k

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (20)

Sat, May 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tulip Festival Road Race

Sat, May 16 · Orange City, IA Orange City

1 Mile Walk5K Run / Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run - 5K/1K

From $40 Open

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Gladiator Assault Challenge

Sat, May 16 · Boone, IA Boone

10:00am Sunday 5K10:40am Saturday 5K8:20am Saturday 5K +57

From $59 Open Closing Soon 90 spots left

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

Sat, May 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Ledges

Sat, May 16 · Madrid, IA Madrid

ITRS Ledges 5KITRS Ledges 10K

From $35 Open

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 17 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

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

From $20 Open

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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Sun, May 17 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Stu

Sat, May 23 · Mason City, IA Mason City

4 mile run

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Miss Clinton County 5K

Sat, May 23 · Dewitt, IA Dewitt

Miss Clinton County 5K

From $35 Open

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

Sun, May 24 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Quad Cities Criterium Running Wild Mile

Mon, May 25 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Running Wild Mile

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Fri, May 29 · Marion, IA Marion

Kids Fun RunSt. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race

From $15 Open

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

Sat, May 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke

Sun, May 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Mile Race/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Milk Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Ely, IA Ely

1 Mile5k

From $30 Open

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Jace Race 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · New Sharon, IA New Sharon

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

From $20 Open

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5K/1K For Lyme AWARENESS

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairfax, IA Fairfax

5K/1K for LYME AWARENESS

From $35 Open

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Y2K 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Johnston, IA Johnston

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Manchester, IA Manchester

Manchester Chamber River Days RMC 5K

From $30 Open

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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend

Sun, Jun 7 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

CRBT 5KBankers Trust 10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open

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Capital City Pride Stride 5K

Wed, Jun 10 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual New Body Fitness 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Tipton, IA Tipton

5k Run/WalkT-Shirt Only

From $20 Open

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Fire Runner 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

5k

From $25 Open

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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

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

From $0 Open

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Be Courageous: What's Your Natural High 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Monticello, IA Monticello

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Team RunFree - 5K race

Sat, Jun 13 · Adel, IA Adel

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Ames, IA Ames

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

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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BCH Foundation Trestle Hustle

Sat, Jun 20 · Madrid, IA Madrid

5K RunVirtual 5K10K Run +4

From $45 Open

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