Half Marathons in Iowa — 2026

There are 37 half marathons in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the To Grandmother's House We Go in West Des Moines on October 31. Iowa half marathons run primarily October.

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Sat, Oct 10 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

5K Ruck10K Ruck20K Ruck

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Virtual Run 5KKid's Division 5K5K +9

From $12.99 Open Closing Soon

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The Driftless Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Lansing, IA Lansing

5k10k+Half Marathon +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint- Des Moines

Sat, Oct 10 · Polk City, IA Polk City

5k10kHalf Marathon +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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To Grandmother's House We Go

Sat, Oct 31 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

TGHWG 5KTGHWG 10KTGHWG 15K

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Carlisle, IA Carlisle

Greubel Memorial 5k10k1/2 Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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Scott Sterrett Memorial Races

Sat, Nov 7 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K5K (No Shirt)10K +5

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Nov 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

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Norwegian Foot March

Sat, Nov 21 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

2026 Norwegian Foot March

Closed

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K

Sat, Dec 5 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K Run/Walk10K Run15K Run +1

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (53)

Sat, Jan 2 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (02)

Sat, Jan 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (04)

Sat, Jan 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (05)

Sat, Feb 6 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (07)

Sat, Feb 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (09)

Sat, Mar 6 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines

Sun, Mar 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

A Pot of Gold Shared 5KA Pot of Gold Shared 5KA Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon +1

From $35 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (13)

Sat, Apr 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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Miles 4 Love Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Waverly, IA Waverly

5KHalf Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (15)

Sat, Apr 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, May 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K5KVIRTUAL 5K +15

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (17)

Sat, May 1 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Fri, May 7 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Fast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5KFast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5KSaturday 5K +5

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (19)

Sat, May 8 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (19)

Sat, May 15 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (21)

Sat, May 29 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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

Sat, Jun 5 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K10K13.1M

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EMC DAM to DSM

Sat, Jun 5 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Half MarathonHalf MarathonVirtual DAM Half Marathon +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (24)

Sat, Jun 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Revolution Run

Sat, Jul 3 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5KRevolution 5K10K +3

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (28)

Sat, Jul 10 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (28)

Sat, Jul 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (30)

Sat, Jul 31 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K10K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (33)

Sat, Aug 14 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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

Sat, Aug 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

5K5K10K +3

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (37)

Sat, Sep 11 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (41)

Sat, Oct 9 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

5K10K13.1M

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