Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 144 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 59 cities. The next upcoming race is the Blue Bowling 4 Boobs-Dubuque in Dubuque on October 16. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

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Des Moines 66 Bettendorf 18 Cedar Rapids 14 Iowa City 14 Marshalltown 11 Davenport 11 Waterloo 11 Council Bluffs 10 Sioux City 9 Ames 8 Dubuque 7 West Des Moines 7 Cedar Falls 7 Pella 7 Waverly 6 Johnston 6 Clear Lake 5 Storm Lake 5 Mason City 5 Charles City 4 Palo 4 Neola 4 Ankeny 4 Polk City 3 Honey Creek 3 Indianola 3 Chariton 3 Boone 3 Clive 3 Madrid 3

Carl's 5K and Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 17 · Oxford, IA Oxford
Virtual 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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IMT Des Moines Marathon

Sun, Oct 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines
Road Healthiest State Initiative 5k Presented by HealthPartnersBankers Trust 10KIMT Des Moines Half Marathon +2
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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RUNorwalk

Sat, Oct 24 · Norwalk, IA Norwalk
Road 2 Mile WalkYouth 5K Run or Walk5K Run/Walk +1
From $15 Open Closing Soon
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Angry Cow Trail Run # 4 Vets Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Shuibert, IA Shuibert
Trail Angry Cow Trail Run / Vets Run # 4 4 mileAngry Cow Trail Run /Vets Run # 4 8 milesAngry Cow Trail Run Vets Run 12 miles +1
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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RCC Run the Woods

Sat, Nov 7 · Earlham, IA Earlham
Road 4 Mile XC/Trail Run IndividualTeam of 4 Runners - 4 Mile XC/Trail Run
From $45 Open
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Miles in the Maize

Sat, Nov 7 · North Liberty, IA North Liberty
Road Maize Mile5K & Maize Mile (BOTH)Miles in the Maize 5K
From $10 Open Closing Soon
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