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.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (22)

Sat, May 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke

Sun, May 31 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road Mile Race/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Run 5k

Wed, Jun 3 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Open

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Manchester Chamber River Days 5K, Sponsored by Regional Medical Center

Sat, Jun 6 · Manchester, IA Manchester

Road Manchester Chamber River Days RMC 5K

From $30 Open

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Y2K 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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5K/1K For Lyme AWARENESS

Sat, Jun 6 · Fairfax, IA Fairfax

Road 5K/1K for LYME AWARENESS

From $35 Open

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Jace Race 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · New Sharon, IA New Sharon

Virtual Jace Race 2026 Fun Run/Walk MileJace Race 2026 Virtual/Phantom runnerJace Race 2026 5k

From $20 Open

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The Milk Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Ely, IA Ely

Road 1 Mile5k

From $30 Open

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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend

Sun, Jun 7 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road CRBT 5KBankers Trust 10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open

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Peak Performance Fitness Gear Summer Run Camp

Tue, Jun 9 · Sioux City, IA Sioux City

Trail Peak Performance Fitness Gear Summer Run Camp

From $175 Open

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Capital City Pride Stride 5K

Wed, Jun 10 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLLVirtual Capital City Pride Stride 5K presented by DLL

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Fire Runner 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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4th Annual New Body Fitness 5k

Fri, Jun 12 · Tipton, IA Tipton

Road 5k Run/WalkT-Shirt Only

From $20 Open

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Team RunFree - 5K race

Sat, Jun 13 · Adel, IA Adel

Road Team RunFree - 2 mile walk (untimed)Team RunFree - 5K race (timed)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Waukee

Sat, Jun 13 · Waukee, IA Waukee

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

From $50 Open

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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/RunThe Spoker Sprint - Kids Run

From $0 Open

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Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Ames, IA Ames

Road Midsummer Night's Run 5KMidsummer Night's Run 10K

From $35 Open

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Jamison Meyer Memorial 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Fort Atkinson, IA Fort Atkinson

Road JMM5K

From $20 Open

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Be Courageous: What's Your Natural High 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Monticello, IA Monticello

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Norway Strong 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Norway, IA Norway

Road Norway Strong 5K

From $25 Open

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Pigman Triathlon + Duathlon + Aquabike + Open Water Swim

Sun, Jun 14 · Palo, IA Palo

Triathlon Open Water Swim only 1500MOlympic Distance - Aquabike (swim and bike)Sprint Triathlon - Individual +6

From $20 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

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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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Alive and Running Iowa Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Dunkerton, IA Dunkerton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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The Bridge of Storm Lake's Run For Our Future

Sat, Jun 20 · Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake

Virtual 5k RunYouth 5kYOUTH 5k Virtual Run +9

From $20 Open

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The Des Moines Donut Mile

Sat, Jun 20 · Clive, IA Clive

Road The Des Moines Donut Mile

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Four Seasons Festival Road Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Polk City, IA Polk City

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

From $20 Open

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Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Cedar Falls, IA Cedar Falls

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

From $15 Open

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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

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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

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Des Moines, IA

Sat, Jun 27 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Triathlon LEGENDS: Open To All RipRoar AlumniSENIOR: 12-15 years old on December 31, 2026INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 years old on December 31, 2026 +1

From $50 Open

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Paullina Gemboree 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Paullina, IA Paullina

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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"Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" Marshalltown

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

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

From $25 Open

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St. Lucas Fun Day 5 K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Saint Lucas, IA Saint Lucas

Road St. Lucas Fun Day

From $20 Open

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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 Individual RecreationalTimber City Adventure EXPRESS 2 Person Team Recreational +7

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

Sat, Jun 27 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Virtual H.E.R.O. 5K Ruck VirtualFREEDOM 5K Run/WalkH.E.R.O. 5K Ruck +1

From $35 Open

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Greater 8 and 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Creston, IA Creston

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K5KVIRTUAL 8 MILE +1

From $25 Open

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Treat Trot Des Moines

Sun, Jun 28 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Sun, Jun 28 · Ames, IA Ames

Triathlon Swim only 750 metersAquabike (swim and bike)Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run) +3

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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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

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Donnellson, IA Donnellson

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military RegistrationAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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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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Waukee Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Waukee, IA Waukee

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Harpers Ferry, IA Harpers Ferry

Road 5K - Youth 0-185K - Adult

From $20 Open

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Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Valley View

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

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

From $55 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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House of Hope Trail Blaze

Sat, Jul 11 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Trail Individual 5KTeam 10KIndividual 10K

From $50 Open

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