Running Races in Iowa — 2026

There are 152 running races in Iowa in 2026 across 61 cities. The next upcoming race is the THE SCHEELS - FOLDS OF HONOR IOWA 2026 RUCK OF REMEMBRANCE in West Des Moines on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sun, Nov 22 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 5K- Adult5K - 0-18

From $20 Open

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Hawkeye Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road Hawkeye Turkey Trot 5KHerky Turkey Tot Trot

From $10 Open

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Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Virtual 5K - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run +4

From $0 Open

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Turkey Trot at Wahlert High School

Thu, Nov 26 · Dubuque, IA Dubuque

Road Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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The Des Moines Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual The Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K + 5 MileFamily of 4 Turkey Trot EntryVirtual Des Moines Turkey Trot +1

From $15 Open

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2026 Central Lyon Student Council Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Rock Rapids, IA Rock Rapids

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run

From $30 Open

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Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Waverly, IA Waverly

Road Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5KKids Dash

From $5 Open

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FAM Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines

Virtual Out of Town Virtual Race5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Marshalltown Area United Way Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown

Road 1 Mile - Kids Walk5K10K

From $20 Open

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Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, IA Boone

Road Boone FLEXgivin' 5K

From $35 Open

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Ames Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ames, IA Ames

Road 5KTurkey Tot Trot - 400 Meters

From $10 Open

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YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Virtual Iowa American Water 1-MileCapriotti's 5K Run/WalkUnityPoint Health – Trinity 5-Mile Run/Walk +2

From $17 Open

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5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Charles City, IA Charles City

5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Ankeny, IA Ankeny

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual 5K5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) +4

From $0 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K

Sat, Dec 5 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run15K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Sycamore 8

Sat, Dec 5 · Johnston, IA Johnston

Trail Sycamore 8

From $40 Open

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Santa Run 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Santa Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Festive Pines 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Indianola, IA Indianola

Road Pine K (1K Walk/Run)5K

From $15 Open

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Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge

Sat, Dec 19 · Center Junction, IA Center Junction

Road Polar Run 5K (ages 18 and under)Polar Run 5K (ages 19 and older)Candy Cane 800 Meter Run (ages 10 & under) +1

From $5 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

Sun, Dec 20 · Altoona, IA Altoona

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (53)

Sat, Jan 2 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (02)

Sat, Jan 16 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (04)

Sat, Jan 30 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, Jan 31 · Altoona, IA Altoona

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (05)

Sat, Feb 6 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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PBR Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 6 · Perry, IA Perry

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Groundhog Grind Trail Run

Sun, Feb 7 · Mitchellville, IA Mitchellville

Trail 5K Trail Race5K Virtual Trail Run10K Virtual Trail Run +3

From $45 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs

Sat, Feb 13 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road 5KSilver SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (07)

Sat, Feb 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Des Moines Spring 4-Miler

Sat, Mar 6 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Road 4 Mile Race4 Mile Race

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (09)

Sat, Mar 6 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 13 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 5K Untimed- Extended Online Registration5K Untimed- Extended Online RegistrationKid's Division 5K Fun Run (Untimed) +23

From $0 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines

Sun, Mar 14 · Des Moines, IA Des Moines

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (11)

Sat, Mar 20 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

Road A Pot of Gold Shared 5KA Pot of Gold Shared 5KA Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon +1

From $35 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (13)

Sat, Apr 3 · Iowa City, IA Iowa City

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Fool's 5K & 10K

Sat, Apr 3 · Waterloo, IA Waterloo

Road 5K - 0-18 or College (NO SHIRT)5K - Adult (NO SHIRT)5K - 0-18 or College +13

From $15 Open

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JMS 5k Race

Tue, Apr 6 · Marion, IA Marion

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Miles 4 Love Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Waverly, IA Waverly

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (15)

Sat, Apr 17 · Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf

Road 5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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Lewis & Clark Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs

Road Kids 1-Mile Fun Run5k Run1/2 Marathon +1

From $29 Open

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Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Washington, IA Washington

Road 5K5K - No Medal5K +7

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sun, Apr 25 · Altoona, IA Altoona

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 4 spots left

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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend - Early Bird

Sun, Apr 25 · Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids

Road CRBT 5KBankers Trust 10KHalf Marathon +2

From $19 Open

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Cornbelt Running Club 24 Hour Run

Sat, May 1 · Davenport, IA Davenport

Ultra 24 Hour Run24 Hour Run

From $120 Open 60 spots left

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