Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 206 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 92 cities. The next upcoming race is the Drake Relays Volunteers in Des Moines on April 22. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

Grand Blue Mile

Tue, Apr 21 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Virtual Grand Blue MileGrand Blue Mile Youth (ages 13 - 17)Grand Blue Mile +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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AAZK Race Against Extinction

Fri, Apr 24 · Honey Creek, IA Honey Creek

Trail AAZK Race Against Extinction - Nature Hike ~2 milesAAZK Race Against Extinction - Trail Run ~5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Full Moon 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Charles City, IA Charles City

Virtual 5K5K Virtual Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Her Life

Sat, Apr 25 · Newton, IA Newton

Virtual Kid Fun Run5K IN-PERSON Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Donut Run 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Ames, IA Ames

Road Donut Run 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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CVSP Pump & Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Relay For Life of U'Iowa Ribbon Run 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road Student 5K (Timed)General 5K (Timed)5K Walk (Untimed) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Washington, IA Washington

Road 5K - No Medal5K10K - No Medal +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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DEACONS FOR SELF DEFENSE VIRTUAL SHOOTING LEAGUE

Sun, Apr 26 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual PISTOL CATEGORY LEAGUEREVOLER CATEGORY LEAGUESHOTGUN CATEGORY LEAGUE +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Donut Dash 5K

Sat, May 2 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

Road 5KShirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Mines of Spain

Sat, May 2 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K + Team Relay

Sat, May 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K5KDOUBLE: 5K + 10K +6

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Key Club Water Walkathon

Sat, May 2 · Mason City, IA Mason City

Open Closing Soon

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Cornbelt Running Club 24 Hour Run

Sat, May 2 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Ultra 24 Hour Run

From $120 Open 61 spots left

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St Mary 5k Run & Walk

Sat, May 2 · Fairfield, IA Fairfield

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - CrossFit 151

Sat, May 2 · Marion, IA Marion

Manion WOD WorkoutManion WOD Ruck Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned

Sat, May 2 · Riceville, IA Riceville

Road IronHorse 5K IA18005MFIronHorse 10KIronHorse Half Marathon IA21003MF +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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TriByKnight Triathlon

Sat, May 2 · Waverly, IA Waverly

Triathlon TriByKnightTriByKnight Relay Team

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

Sun, May 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Virtual 5K RunVirtual Run/Walk5K Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Klompen Classic 5K Run/Walk

Wed, May 6 · Pella, IA Pella

Virtual Klompen Classic 5K Run/WalkVIRTUAL Klompen Classic 5K

From $30 Open

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Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Fri, May 8 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Road Fast, Flat, and Family-Friendly 5KSaturday 5K10K +1

From $35 Open

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Urbandale Color Run

Sat, May 9 · Urbandale, IA Urbandale

Road Urbandale Color Run 5K and 3.5K

From $25 Open

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Iowa Hope Run

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Iowa Hope Run 2KIowa Hope Run 5KIowa Hope Run 10.1K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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'Be A Light' 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Holy Cross, IA Holy Cross

Road Kids Run - Ages 6-125K Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Market to Market Relay Iowa

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road M2M Relay IowaVIP M2M IowaJoin A Team +2

From $0 Open

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Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids

Sat, May 9 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Virtual Walker/RunnerMary's Meals 5k Walk/RunMary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Family Registration (Max 2 Adults)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

Sat, May 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

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

From $40 Open

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Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Peosta, IA Peosta

Road Kids Run5k

From $15 Open

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Gladiator Assault Challenge

Sat, May 16 · Boone, IA Boone

OCR 8:40am Saturday 5K9:00am Saturday 5K12:20pm Saturday Junior/Parent 5K +57

From $59 Open Closing Soon 90 spots left

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Saydel Sprint 5K

Sat, May 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open

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Spurthi - A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run

Sat, May 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5k

From $15 Open

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Death by 5k Waterloo

Sat, May 16 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 24 Hour Challenge

From $150 Open

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The Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk

Sat, May 16 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

6K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: Ledges

Sat, May 16 · Madrid, IA Madrid

Road ITRS Ledges 5KITRS Ledges 10K

From $35 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (20)

Sat, May 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Sioux Falls

Sat, May 16 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Tulip Festival Road Race

Sat, May 16 · Orange City, IA Orange City

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run / Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Iowa Championship Triathlon Series

Sun, May 17 · Palo, IA Palo

Triathlon Iowa Championship Triathlon Series

From $200 Open

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Iowa Championship Open Water Swim Series

Sun, May 17 · Palo, IA Palo

Triathlon Iowa Championship Open Water Swim Series

From $200 Open

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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Sun, May 17 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Triathlon Black Squirrel Triathlon SwimRun/AquathonBlack Squirrel Triathlon - Aquabike IndividualBlack Squirrel Sprint Triathlon Individual +2

From $20 Open

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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Sun, May 17 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Stu

Sat, May 23 · Mason City, IA Mason City

Road 4 mile run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Miss Clinton County 5K

Sat, May 23 · Dewitt, IA Dewitt

Road Miss Clinton County 5K

From $35 Open

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MS 3000

Sat, May 23 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual MS 3000 Walk/Run ChallengeMS 3000 Motorcycle ChallengeMS 3000 Pedal(Cycling) Challenge

From $30 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

Sun, May 24 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Modified Murph Challenge

Mon, May 25 · Chariton, IA Chariton

Modified Murph Challenge

From $35 Open

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Quad Cities Criterium Running Wild Mile

Mon, May 25 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Road Running Wild Mile

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run

Fri, May 29 · Marion, IA Marion

Road Kids Fun RunSt. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race

From $15 Open

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EMC DAM to DSM

Sat, May 30 · Polk City, IA Polk City

Virtual Half MarathonVirtual DAM Half Marathon

From $70 Open

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