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.

House of Hope Trail Blaze

Sat, Jul 11 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Trail Individual 5KIndividual 10KTeam 10K

From $30 Open

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Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Pella, IA Pella

Road 5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $25 Open

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Farmers Day 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Jesup, IA Jesup

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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First Annual Eagle Grove EMS 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Eagle Grove, IA Eagle Grove

Road 1st Annual Eagle Grove EMS 5K

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Valley View

Sat, Jul 11 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Triathlon INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 as of December 31, 2026SENIOR: 12-15 as of December 31, 2026JUNIOR: 6-8 as of December 31, 2026

From $55 Open

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

Fri, Jul 17 · Vinton, IA Vinton

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk - Youth Ages 12 and under5K Run/Walk - Youth Ages 12 and under +4

From $5 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Miles, IA Miles

Road 1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K Run5K Walk

From $15 Open

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Hull Ambulance 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Hull, IA Hull

Hull Ambulance 5K

From $30 Open

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North Star's Duck Dash 5k & Kid's Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

Road 5K Run/Walk with t-shirt option5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run with t-shirt option

From $10 Open

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Crescent Hill 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Honey Creek, IA Honey Creek

Trail Nature Hike5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls

Sat, Jul 18 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road WELCA 5K

From $45 Open

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Forest City Puckerbrush Days Color Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Forest City, IA Forest City

Road Puckerbrush Color Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Clover Dash 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Run for 13+5K Run for 12 and under

From $20 Open

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Camanche Days 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Camanche, IA Camanche

Road Camanche Days Kids Run - Ages 12 & Under (Half Mile Run)Camanche Days 5KCamanche Days Kids Run - Ages 6 & Under (200 Yard Dash)

From $20 Open

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Iowa ORI Fundraiser

Sat, Jul 25 · Elma, IA Elma

Road Iowa ORI 5k 2026

From $25 Open

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The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Monticello, IA Monticello

Road The Great Jones County Fair 5K - 20 and UnderThe Great Jones County Fair 5K

From $20 Open

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Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Road Sanborn Christian 1mi Fun Run

From $20 Open

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First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Northwood, IA Northwood

Triathlon AquabikeFirst Responders "Bring in the Backup" TriathlonRelay - Sprint Triathlon +1

From $55 Open

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Sanborn Christian 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Sanborn, IA Sanborn

Road Sanborn Christian 5K

From $30 Open

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Nordic Fest Elveløpet

Sat, Jul 25 · Decorah, IA Decorah

Road Elveløpet 5k Run/walkElveløpet 5k Run/walk - 13 and UnderElveløpet 15k Run

From $8 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Le Claire, IA Le Claire

Road Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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ShamRock N Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road ShamRock N Run 5k

From $35 Open

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Trail of the Dragon 50K/50mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Ida Grove, IA Ida Grove

Trail Trail of the Dragon 50KTrail of the Dragon 50 mile Run

From $70 Open 100 spots left

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Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Riceville, IA Riceville

Road 5K WiggleTraining Half Marathon Wiggle

From $20 Open

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Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Ida Grove, IA Ida Grove

Trail Moorehead Park Trail 1/3 MazathonMoorehead Park Trail 2/3 MazathonMoorehead Park Trail Mazathon

From $40 Open 100 spots left

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Prairie Dairy 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Oxford, IA Oxford

Trail 5kVirtual 5k

From $35 Open 95 spots left

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Run In The Sun 2026

Sat, Aug 1 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

Road 2k5k

From $25 Open

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Single Speed Beer Mile- Des Moines

Sat, Aug 1 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Beer Mile RelayBeer MileBeer Mile (DSM 8/1 & Waterloo 8/8)

From $30 Open

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Des Moines Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Triathlon Open Water Swim only 1500MSprint Aquabike (swim and bike)Olympic Distance - Relay Team +6

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Grady's Superhero Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Dorchester, IA Dorchester

Virtual Virtual 5KFamily friendly 5K and Kid's Fun RunT-shirt Only

From $25 Open

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Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run 2026

Sat, Aug 8 · Atkins, IA Atkins

Road Atkins Watermelon Days 1-Mile Fun Run 2026Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run 2026

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Twin Lakes Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Manson, IA Manson

Triathlon Super Sprint TriathlonSprint Triathlon - TeamSprint Triathlon - Individual +1

From $20 Open

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Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Janesville, IA Janesville

Road Wildcat XC Kids 1 Mile Fun RunWildcat XC 5K Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Ossian Fest 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Ossian, IA Ossian

Road Ossian Fest 5k

From $25 Open

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Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Adel, IA Adel

Road Sweet Corn 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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YMCA of Washington County Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · Washington, IA Washington

Triathlon Individual TriathlonTeam Triathlon

From $65 Open

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Single Speed Beer Mile- Waterloo

Sat, Aug 8 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road Beer MileBeer Mile Relay

From $30 Open

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Marcus Fair 5k 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Marcus, IA Marcus

Road Marcus Fair 5k and 1 mile walk 2026

From $20 Open

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Johnston, IA

Sat, Aug 15 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Triathlon JUNIOR: 6-8 as of December 31, 2026SENIOR: 12-15 as of December 31, 2026INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 as of December 31, 2026

From $50 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Storm the Lake Sprint Triathlon - Duathlon - Open Water Swim

Sat, Aug 15 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Triathlon Open Water SwimSprint TriathlonSprint Triathlon TEAM RELAY +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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RSM Color Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Remsen, IA Remsen

Road RSM Color Run

From $25 Open

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Timber Tri

Sat, Aug 22 · Corning, IA Corning

Triathlon 5K Fun RunTimber Tri Sprint Relay TeamOpen Water Swim 600 Meters +1

From $10 Open

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Livin' for Lynnie ALS Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Carroll, IA Carroll

Open

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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