Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 221 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 111 cities. The next upcoming race is the PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. Tau Psi Sigma Alumni Chapter Freedom Day Free 5k+ in Waterloo on June 19. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

Hawkeye Fun Days 5K

Fri, Jun 19 · Hawkeye, IA Hawkeye

Road Hawkeye Fun Days 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Night Run DSM

Sat, Jun 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Night Mile5KDouble: 5K & Night Mile +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Heritage Days 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Rock Rapids, IA Rock Rapids

Road Heritage Days 1 MileHeritage Days 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 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

Virtual 5K Run- Virtual RUN5k RunYouth 5k +9

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 DSM World Refugee Day 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open Closing Soon

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The Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth

Sat, Jun 20 · Ames, IA Ames

Virtual Virtual 5k Run/WalkIn-Person 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Alive and Running Iowa Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Dunkerton, IA Dunkerton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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BCH Foundation Trestle Hustle

Sat, Jun 20 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5K10K Run +4

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Run with Kenyans 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Track Camp (Girls & Boys) June 23-25, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

Tue, Jun 23 · Pella, IA Pella

Track Camp (Girls & Boys) June 23-25, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

From $30 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Chutes & Ladders Bike & Run Duathlon

Fri, Jun 26 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Triathlon Chutes & Ladders Bike & Run Duathlon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Four Seasons Festival Road Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Road 2.5k with T-shirt2.5k5k +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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St. Lucas Fun Day 5 K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Saint Lucas, IA Saint Lucas

Road St. Lucas Fun Day

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road ITRS Sleepy Hollow 5KITRS Sleepy Hollow 10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

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

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

Road 5K - Adult5K - 0-18 (NO SHIRT)5K - Adult (NO SHIRT) +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Des Moines Donut Mile

Sat, Jun 27 · Clive, IA Clive

Road The Des Moines Donut Mile

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Chutes & Ladders Trail Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Trail Chutes & Ladders Trail Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Timber City Adventure Race- Kayak or Canoe/Bike/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Maquoketa, IA Maquoketa

Triathlon Timber City Adventure EXPRESS 3-4 Person Team RecreationalTimber City Adventure EXPRESS 2 Person Team RecreationalTimber City Adventure EXPRESS Individual Recreational +7

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Paullina Gemboree 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Paullina, IA Paullina

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Albert City Summerfest 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Albert City, IA Albert City

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Claydigger 5K Run/Walk & Kids 400m Dash

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IA Sheffield

Road 5K run/walkKids 400m Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Greater 8 and 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Creston, IA Creston

Virtual 5KVIRTUAL 5KGreater 8 +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual FREEDOM 5K Run/WalkFREEDOM 5K Run/Walk VirtualH.E.R.O. 5K Ruck Virtual +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road Foster Care Fun Run 5k

From $40 Open

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Brian Schnebbe Memorial 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Victor, IA Victor

Road 5k Run/Walk1 Mile Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Triathlon JUNIOR: 6-8 years old on December 31, 2026SENIOR: 12-15 years old on December 31, 2026LEGENDS: Open To All RipRoar Alumni +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sun, Jun 28 · Ames, IA Ames

Triathlon Swim only 750 metersTriathlon IndividualTriathlon Relay +3

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 28 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Cheer Camp June 29-July 1st, 1st - 3rd Grade

Mon, Jun 29 · Pella, IA Pella

Cheer Camp June 29th-July 1st, 1st - 3rd Grade

From $30 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Runderwood 2026: Underwood Lights the Night

Fri, Jul 3 · Underwood, IA Underwood

Road Runderwood 2026: Underwood Lights the Night 🏃‍♀️✨🌙

From $35 Open

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Marengo 3rd of July 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Marengo, IA Marengo

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Star Spangled Spectacular Ride/Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Ride/Run

From $35 Open

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Charley Western Firecracker 5

Sat, Jul 4 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Road Charley Western Firecracker 5K Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Waukee Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Waukee, IA Waukee

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Knoxville IA Cancer Relay Freedom 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Knoxville, IA Knoxville

Road Knoxville IA Cancer Relay Freedom 5k

From $35 Open

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Inwood Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Inwood, IA Inwood

Road Inwood Firecracker 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkInwood Firecracker 5k

From $20 Open

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Flying Anvil 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Chariton, IA Chariton

Road Flying Anvil 5K

From $25 Open

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Reinbeck 4th of July/Sesquicentennial Running Makes Cent$ 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Reinbeck, IA Reinbeck

Road Running Makes Cent$ 5K - NO T-SHIRTRunning Makes Cent$ 5KKids Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Pulpit to Pulpit

Sat, Jul 4 · Decorah, IA Decorah

Road ~1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Donnellson, IA Donnellson

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Road 5K - Adult5K - Youth 0-18

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland

Sat, Jul 4 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

Road CL Tel Kids Fun RunClear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland

From $15 Open

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Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Corydon, IA Corydon

Road Firecracker Mile

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Sully, IA Sully

Road 1 Mile5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Highlandville Trout Trot

Fri, Jul 10 · Highlandville, IA Highlandville

Road Highlandville Trout Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 11 · Elma, IA Elma

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

From $20 Open

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