5K Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 51 5K races in Iowa scheduled for 2026. The next is the Helping Hand Run & Jam III in Indianola on October 10. Iowa 5K races run primarily October through September.

4th Annual Backpocket Beer Mile

Fri, Oct 9 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Backpocket Beer Mile- Competitive WaveBackpocket Beer Mile- Fun Wave- RelayBackpocket Beer Mile- Fun Wave- Individual

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Helping Hand Run & Jam III

Sat, Oct 10 · Indianola, IA Indianola

5k Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Keystone Iowa 2026 Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Keystone, IA Keystone

Keystone Iowa 2026 Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Bone Dash Iowa

Sat, Oct 10 · Solon, IA Solon

1 Mile5K TimedVolunteer +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Back The Blue Pump N Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Ames, IA Ames

Back the Blue Pump N RunKids Fun Run

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2026 Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild

Sat, Oct 10 · Davenport, IA Davenport

5K

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UNI Homecoming 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

5K Run/Walk

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Carl's 5K and Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 17 · Oxford, IA Oxford

Carl's 5K Run/Walk And Fall Fest (In-Person)Carl's 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)Carl's 5K and Fall Fest- Spectator Pass (Non-runner/walker)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog

Sat, Oct 17 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog

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PinkTastic Mile & 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Muscatine, IA Muscatine

PinkTastic MilePinkTastic 5K

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Jenny Buls Vrba Sugar Skull Halloween Fun Run 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Osage, IA Osage

5k

From $30 Open

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Lions on the Run 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Urbandale, IA Urbandale

5K Run & Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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1st Annual Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Waukee, IA Waukee

Archie Lee Foundation 1st Annual Superhero 5K1st Annual Archie Lee Superhero Virtual 5k

From $35 Open

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RCC Run the Woods

Sat, Nov 7 · Earlham, IA Earlham

Team of 4 Runners - 4 Mile XC/Trail Run4 Mile XC/Trail Run Individual

From $45 Open

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Live Your Best Life 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

1-Mile Sensory WalkKIDS Registration for Sensory WalkVirtual 5K +2

From $18 Open

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Miles in the Maize

Sat, Nov 7 · North Liberty, IA North Liberty

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Strides 5K (Hosted by ACS at U'Iowa)

Sun, Nov 8 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Walk 5KCommunity Timed 5KStudent/Faculty Timed 5K

From $10 Open

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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Sun, Nov 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

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Born to Run 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 mile fun runBorn to Run Race 5k

From $37 Open

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One community. One goal. A new heart for Hailee.

Sat, Nov 14 · Lucas, IA Lucas

One community. One goal. A new heart for Hailee.

From $20 Open

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Blue Grass Veterans 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Blue Grass, IA Blue Grass

Veterans 5K Run / Walk / Ruck

From $25 Open

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Logan Turkey Trot 5k/1mile

Sat, Nov 21 · Logan, IA Logan

1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Santa 5k Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Muscatine, IA Muscatine

Santa Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Central Lyon Student Council Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Rock Rapids, IA Rock Rapids

1 Mile Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, IA Boone

Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

From $35 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

5K - 0-185K- Adult

From $20 Open

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FAM Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Out of Town Virtual Race5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Charles City, IA Charles City

5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Turkey Trot at Wahlert High School

Thu, Nov 26 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hawkeye Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Hawkeye Turkey Trot 5KHerky Turkey Tot Trot

From $10 Open

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Santa Run 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Santa Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Festive Pines 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Indianola, IA Indianola

Pine K (1K Walk/Run)5K

From $15 Open

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DOVE VIRTUAL 5K

Fri, Jan 8 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

8K WALK/RUN/MOVE

From $25 Closed 100 spots left

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Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs

Sat, Feb 13 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5KBronze SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Des Moines Spring 4-Miler

Sat, Mar 6 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

4 Mile Race4 Mile Race

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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JMS 5k Race

Tue, Apr 6 · Marion, IA Marion

5K

From $20 Open

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Lace Up For Life 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Lace up for LifeLace up for Life

From $25 Closed

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Riverview Riverwalk: We Walk So They Can Talk

Sat, Apr 10 · Dyersville, IA Dyersville

Fun Walk - as "much" or as "little" as you like.Fun Walk - as "much" or as "little" as you like.5k Walk +3

From $25 Closed

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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

Sun, May 2 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

5K RunVirtual Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $40 Closed

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

Sat, May 15 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/RunStars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Closed

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Gladiator Assault Challenge

Sat, May 15 · Boone, IA Boone

10:20am Sunday 5K11:40am Saturday 5K8:40am Saturday 5K +117

From $59 Closed 100 spots left

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Quad Cities Criterium Running Wild Mile

Mon, May 31 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Running Wild MileRunning Wild Mile

From $15 Closed

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Capital City Pride Stride 5K

Sat, Jun 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLLCapital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLLVirtual Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLL +1

From $32 Closed

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Fire Runner 5k

Sat, Jun 12 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

5k5k

From $25 Closed

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 26 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Walk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual WalkWalk A Mile in her Shoes - Virtual WalkWalk A Mile in Her Shoes M-Town +1

From $25 Closed

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 26 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

H.E.R.O. 5K RuckFREEDOM 5K Run/Walk VirtualH.E.R.O. 5K Ruck Virtual +5

From $35 Closed

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jul 3 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5k5k

From $25 Open

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City of Maples 4th of July 5k

Sun, Jul 4 · Osage, IA Osage

5K

From $25 Closed

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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 17 · Miles, IA Miles

1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Walk5K Walk +2

From $15 Closed

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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk 2027

Sat, Aug 7 · Le Claire, IA Le Claire

Color Blaze 5k Run/WalkColor Blaze 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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