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.

PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. Tau Psi Sigma Alumni Chapter Freedom Day Free 5k+

Fri, Jun 19 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Closed

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Heritage Days 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Rock Rapids, IA Rock Rapids

Heritage Days 1 MileHeritage Days 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Night Run DSM

Sat, Jun 20 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Night MileDouble: 5K & Night Mile5K +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Bill Bergan 5k on the Fourth

Sat, Jun 20 · Ames, IA Ames

In-Person 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Alive and Running Iowa Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Dunkerton, IA Dunkerton

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

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

Youth 5kYOUTH 5k Virtual Run5k Run +9

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run with Kenyans 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Four Seasons Festival Road Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Polk City, IA Polk City

2.5k2.5k with T-shirt5k with T-shirt +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Des Moines Donut Mile

Sat, Jun 27 · Clive, IA Clive

The Des Moines Donut Mile

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Albert City Summerfest 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Albert City, IA Albert City

5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

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

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Paullina Gemboree 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Paullina, IA Paullina

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Greater 8 and 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Creston, IA Creston

5KVIRTUAL 5KVIRTUAL 8 MILE +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Foster Care Fun Run 5k

From $40 Open

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

FREEDOM 5K Run/WalkH.E.R.O. 5K RuckH.E.R.O. 5K Ruck Virtual +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Claydigger 5K Run/Walk & Kids 400m Dash

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IA Sheffield

5K run/walkKids 400m Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 28 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Marengo 3rd of July 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Marengo, IA Marengo

5K Run

From $25 Open

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Pleasantville Firecracker Sunset Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Pleasantville, IA Pleasantville

Pleasantville Firecracker Sunset Run

From $20 Closed

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Runderwood 2026: Underwood Lights the Night

Fri, Jul 3 · Underwood, IA Underwood

Runderwood 2026: Underwood Lights the Night 🏃‍♀️✨🌙

From $35 Open

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Sully Freedom Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Sully, IA Sully

1 Mile5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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VFI July 4th Freedom Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Waverly, IA Waverly

VFI July 4th Freedom Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Clear Lake Freedom 5K presented by Kingland

Sat, Jul 4 · Clear Lake, IA Clear Lake

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

From $15 Open

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Flying Anvil 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Chariton, IA Chariton

Flying Anvil 5K

From $25 Open

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Knoxville IA Cancer Relay Freedom 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Knoxville, IA Knoxville

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

Inwood Firecracker 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkInwood Firecracker 5k

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Reinbeck, IA Reinbeck

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Corydon 4th of July Firecracker Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Corydon, IA Corydon

Firecracker Mile

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Charley Western Firecracker 5

Sat, Jul 4 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Charley Western Firecracker 5K Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pulpit to Pulpit

Sat, Jul 4 · Decorah, IA Decorah

~1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 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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Waukee Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Waukee, IA Waukee

1 Mile Kids Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Donnellson, IA Donnellson

Child Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

5K - Youth 0-185K - Adult

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Spillville Fireworks 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Spillville, IA Spillville

2025 Spillville Fireworks 5k

From $20 Closed

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Highlandville Trout Trot

Fri, Jul 10 · Highlandville, IA Highlandville

Highlandville Trout Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Farmers Day 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Jesup, IA Jesup

5K

From $20 Open

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First Annual Eagle Grove EMS 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Eagle Grove, IA Eagle Grove

1st Annual Eagle Grove EMS 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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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Pella, IA Pella

5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $25 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 Closing Soon

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14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Vinton, IA Vinton

1 Mile Run/Walk - Youth Ages 12 and under1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +4

From $5 Open

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Revibe Heritage Days 5K/2K/400M Fun Run & Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Waverly, IA Waverly

Revibe Heritage Days 5K/2K/400M Fun Run & Walk

From $20 Closed

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