5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 178 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. Tau Psi Sigma Alumni Chapter Freedom Day Free 5k+ in Waterloo on June 19. Iowa 5K races run primarily June through May.

Forest City Puckerbrush Days Color Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Forest City, IA Forest City

Puckerbrush Color Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hull Ambulance 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Hull, IA Hull

Hull Ambulance 5K

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls

Sat, Jul 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

WELCA 5K

From $45 Open

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North Star's Duck Dash 5k & Kid's Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk with t-shirt optionKids Fun Run with t-shirt option

From $10 Open

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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Miles, IA Miles

1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Clover Dash 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Run for 12 and under5k Run for 13+Virtual 5k

From $20 Open

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Camanche Days 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Camanche, IA Camanche

Camanche Days Kids Run - Ages 12 & Under (Half Mile Run)Camanche Days 5KCamanche Days Kids Run - Ages 6 & Under (200 Yard Dash)

From $20 Open

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Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Sat, Jul 25 · Decorah, IA Decorah

Elveløpet 5k Run/walkElveløpet 5k Run/walk - 13 and UnderElveløpet 15k Run

From $8 Open

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Run 4 Life

Sat, Jul 25 · Prairie City, IA Prairie City

Run 4 Life

From $25 Closed

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Sanborn Christian 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Sanborn Christian 5K

From $30 Open

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Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Iowa ORI Fundraiser

Sat, Jul 25 · Elma, IA Elma

Iowa ORI 5k 2026

From $25 Open

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The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Monticello, IA Monticello

The Great Jones County Fair 5K - 20 and UnderThe Great Jones County Fair 5K

From $20 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Single Speed Beer Mile- Des Moines

Sat, Aug 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Beer MileBeer Mile RelayBeer Mile (DSM 8/1 & Waterloo 8/8)

From $30 Open

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ShamRock N Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

ShamRock N Run 5k

From $35 Open

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2026 Crush Cancer Glow Walk/Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Creston, IA Creston

Crush Cancer Glow Walk/Run

From $25 Closed

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Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Riceville, IA Riceville

5K WiggleTraining Half Marathon Wiggle

From $20 Open

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Run In The Sun 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

2k5k

From $25 Open

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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Le Claire, IA Le Claire

Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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51(5K)

Mon, Aug 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5k + $5 Donation5k + $10 Donation

From $5 Closed

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Grady's Superhero Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Dorchester, IA Dorchester

Family friendly 5K and Kid's Fun RunVirtual 5KT-shirt Only

From $25 Open

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Single Speed Beer Mile- Waterloo

Sat, Aug 8 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Beer Mile RelayBeer Mile

From $30 Open

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Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Janesville, IA Janesville

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

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 8 · Atkins, IA Atkins

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

From $30 Open

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Ossian Fest 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Ossian, IA Ossian

Ossian Fest 5k

From $25 Open

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Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Adel, IA Adel

Sweet Corn 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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Marcus Fair 5k 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Marcus, IA Marcus

Marcus Fair 5k and 1 mile walk 2026

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Timber Tri

Sat, Aug 22 · Corning, IA Corning

5K Fun RunTimber Tri Sprint Relay TeamOpen Water Swim 600 Meters +1

From $10 Open

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Percival Stampede 0.5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Percival, IA Percival

Percival Stampede 0.5K

From $15 Closed 100 spots left

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Splash & Dash - TRI Clear Lake Triathlon

Fri, Aug 28 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

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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Young Life 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Davenport, IA Davenport

1 Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $30 Open

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Deal's Orchard Spiked Apple 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Jefferson, IA Jefferson

1.5 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Step Up 5kStep Up Youth 5k EntryStep Up Half Marathon +2

From $15 Open

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Andover Kinderfest Run for the Hill of It

Sat, Sep 5 · Andover, IA Andover

2 Mile4 .5 MileKids Dash

From $0 Open

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Noah’s Ark Daycare 5K Cheetah Chase & 1 Mile Tortoise Trot Family Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Sutherland, IA Sutherland

1 Mile Tortoise Trot5K Cheetah Chase

From $20 Closed

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Mighty Mo Run

Fri, Sep 11 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Wabash Trace Running Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Shenandoah, IA Shenandoah

5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $20 Open

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Miles for Minds: 5k and 1 Mile Literacy Quest

Sat, Sep 12 · Mason City, IA Mason City

Miles for Minds: Literacy Quest (1 mile activity walk)Miles for Minds: 5k and Literacy Quest (1 mile activity walk)Miles for Minds: 5k (Virtual) +1

From $10 Open

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Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Fayette, IA Fayette

Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

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

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2026 Quarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle Biathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Colfax, IA Colfax

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

From $25 Open

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Capital Pursuit 10-Mile

Sun, Sep 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

4 Mile Race10 Mile Race

From $35 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park

Sun, Sep 13 · Granger, IA Granger

ITRS Jester 5KITRS Jester 10KITRS Jester Enduro Team (Up to 5 People) +1

From $35 Open

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