5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 141 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines in Polk City on March 8. Iowa 5K races run primarily March through January.

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

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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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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend

Sun, Jun 7 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

CRBT 5KBankers Trust 10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 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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Capital City Pride Stride 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLL

From $30 Closed

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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 Closing Soon

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The Bridge of Storm Lake's Run For Our Future

Sat, Jun 20 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

YOUTH 5k Virtual RunYouth 5k5k Run +9

From $20 Closed

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

ITRS Sleepy Hollow 5KITRS Sleepy Hollow 10K

From $35 Open

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Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K - 0-185K - Adult5K - Adult (NO SHIRT) +5

From $15 Open

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes M-TownWalk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual Walk

From $25 Open

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

H.E.R.O. 5K RuckH.E.R.O. 5K Ruck VirtualFREEDOM 5K Run/Walk Virtual +1

From $35 Open

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Greater 8 and 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Creston, IA Creston

VIRTUAL 5K5KGreater 8 +1

From $25 Closed

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 28 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open

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George Freedom Days Run

Sat, Jul 4 · George, IA George

George Freedom Days 1.25 mile-ish walkGeorge Freedom Days 5K Run/Walk

From $19 Closed

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Pulpit to Pulpit

Sat, Jul 4 · Decorah, IA Decorah

~1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

5K - Adult5K - Youth 0-18

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Donnellson, IA Donnellson

First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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Waukee Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Waukee, IA Waukee

1 Mile Kids Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5k

From $25 Open

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20th Annual Elma Days 5k/10k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Elma, IA Elma

20th Annual Elma Days 5k Run/WalkElma Days 10k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Jon Tumilson Go Crush It 5K Challenge

Sat, Jul 11 · Rockford, IA Rockford

Frogman Fun Run (Age 12 and under)VIRTUAL 5K Jon Tumilson Go Crush It Challenge5K Jon Tumilson Go Crush It Challenge

From $20 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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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Miles, IA Miles

1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Walk5K Run

From $15 Closed

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Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Sat, Jul 25 · Decorah, IA Decorah

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

From $8 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 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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ShamRock N Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

ShamRock N Run 5k

From $35 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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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Atkins, IA Atkins

Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run 2026

From $30 Closed

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Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Adel, IA Adel

Sweet Corn 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Closed

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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 RunOpen Water Swim 600 MetersTimber Tri Sprint Triathlon - Individual +1

From $10 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5k DES10k DES15K DES +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

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

From $15 Open

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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

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Capital Pursuit 10-Mile

Sun, Sep 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

4 Mile Race10 Mile Race

From $40 Closed

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park

Sun, Sep 13 · Granger, IA Granger

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

Kid's 1/2 Mile Run5K Run or WalkVirtual 5K

From $10 Open

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Fillmore 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Cascade, IA Cascade

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

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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