# Running Races in Iowa (2026)

> 183 upcoming running races across Iowa — 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, marathons and ultras.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/iowa

## Races

- **[Blue Believers](https://runthis.run/event/rs-123199-blue-believers)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest](https://runthis.run/event/rs-89363-iowa-trail-run-series-yellow-river-state-forest)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Harpers Ferry, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Johnston Girls XCTF Booster Club Dragon Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211947-johnston-girls-xctf-booster-club-dragon-dash)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Johnston, IA · 200 m / 1000 m / 1.9 mi / 5K
- **[River’s Edge Trail Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148210-river-s-edge-trail-half-marathon)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Eldora, IA · Marathon
- **[Pine Lake Festival 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148461-pine-lake-festival-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Eldora, IA · 5K
- **[Wings of Hope - Cathy Nielsen Walk & Talk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149669-wings-of-hope-cathy-nielsen-walk-talk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Council Bluffs, IA · 3.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[St. Vincent DePaul Run/Walk/Bike for the Poor](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163829-st-vincent-depaul-run-walk-bike-for-the-poor)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Dubuque, IA · 5.0 mi
- **[77th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168537-77th-annual-pancake-day-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Centerville, IA · 5K / 10K / 1.3 mi
- **[Wild Boar Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182019-wild-boar-challenge)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Saint Charles, IA · 5.0 mi
- **[Pete's Legacy Main Street Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186709-petes-legacy-main-street-mile)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Mount Pleasant, IA · 1 mile
- **[Run to Exile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205565-run-to-exile)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 10K / 5K / 1 mile / 5.0 mi
- **[Mental Health Matters 5K - Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208408-mental-health-matters-5k-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hiawatha, IA · 5K
- **[DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208534-dmacc-5k-walk-run-and-kids-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ankeny, IA · 5K
- **[Remy’s Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209838-remy-s-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Colo, IA · 3.0 mi
- **[TRI For Lewy](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211153-tri-for-lewy)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Solon, IA · 17.6 mi / 70.3 mi
- **[Oktemberfest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212977-oktemberfest-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marshalltown, IA · 5K
- **[17th Annual Iowa Remembrance Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126056-17th-annual-iowa-remembrance-run)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · West Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157091-midwest-greater-des-moines-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Need A Pizza And Beer Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184075-need-a-pizza-and-beer-run)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cedar Rapids, IA · 1 mile
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194432-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-des-moines)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Iowa State Homecoming 5k Benefiting LSI](https://runthis.run/event/rs-80577-iowa-state-homecoming-5k-benefiting-lsi)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ames, IA · 5K
- **[TriByLittleKnight Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-88275-tribylittleknight-triathlon)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Waverly, IA
- **[Lime Creek Timber Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133963-lime-creek-timber-trot)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Mason City, IA · 5.0 mi / 5K
- **[Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3](https://runthis.run/event/rs-159110-zanfel-orienteering-race-3)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hamburg, IA · 5.0 mi
- **[Wild Driftless Adventure Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176773-wild-driftless-adventure-race)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Elkader, IA
- **[Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185442-finish-strong-dan-sorensen-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Pella, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[B-INSPIRED 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186511-b-inspired-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Madrid, IA · 5K
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (40)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211504-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-iowa-city-ia-40)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Iron Ivy Homecoming Hustle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212644-iron-ivy-homecoming-hustle)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chariton, IA
- **[Pumpkinfest 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213074-pumpkinfest-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Anamosa, IA · 5K
- **[Love Louder 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214115-love-louder-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Granger, IA · 5K / 50 m
- **[Harvest Festival Champagne 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65157-harvest-festival-champagne-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Clear Lake, IA · 5K
- **[GRRRR Great River Road Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77381-grrrr-great-river-road-road-race)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · McGregor, IA · 5K / 10K
- **[20th Annual Pink Ribbon Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94707-20th-annual-pink-ribbon-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cedar Falls, IA · 5K
- **[17th John's Baby Steps](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94798-17th-johns-baby-steps)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Adel, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Roseanna’s Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95623-roseanna-s-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Carlisle, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ditmars Spiked Apple 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203785-ditmars-spiked-apple-5k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Council Bluffs, IA · 5K
- **[Mind Over Miles 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209719-mind-over-miles-5k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ames, IA · 5K / 800 m
- **[Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-34374-especially-for-you-race-against-breast-cancer)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[HawkWatch Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79912-hawkwatch-run-walk)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Honey Creek, IA · 5K
- **[The Blazing 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96554-the-blazing-5k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[2026 Healthiest State Annual Walk presented by Delta Dental](https://runthis.run/event/rs-139014-2026-healthiest-state-annual-walk-presented-by-delta-dental)** — Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Please select your city, IA · 1 mile
- **[Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-124076-mayors-run-for-the-trails-5k-kids-fun-run)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Johnston, IA · 100 m / 998 m / 5K
- **[Spooky Sprint- Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-143480-spooky-sprint-des-moines)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Polk City, IA · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[UNI Homecoming 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151385-uni-homecoming-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cedar Falls, IA · 5K
- **[Back The Blue Pump N Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162440-back-the-blue-pump-n-run)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ames, IA · 5K
- **[Helping Hand Run & Jam III](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167717-helping-hand-run-jam-iii)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Indianola, IA · 5K
- **[THE SCHEELS - FOLDS OF HONOR IOWA 2026 RUCK OF REMEMBRANCE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169203-the-scheels-folds-of-honor-iowa-2026-ruck-of-remembrance)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · West Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / 12.4 mi
- **[Keystone Iowa 2026 Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204794-keystone-iowa-2026-zombie-apocalypse-5k-run)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Keystone, IA · 5K
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206343-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-26-2m-at-des-moines-ia-41)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[2026 Bone Dash Iowa](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206353-2026-bone-dash-iowa)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Solon, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Driftless Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-68968-the-driftless-half-marathon)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lansing, IA · Marathon / 5K / 6.6 mi
- **[Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76788-hot-cider-hustle-cedar-rapids-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cedar Rapids, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Blue Bowling 4 Boobs-Marshalltown](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194237-blue-bowling-4-boobs-marshalltown)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marshalltown, IA
- **[Blue Bowling 4 Boobs-Dubuque](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194380-blue-bowling-4-boobs-dubuque)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Dubuque, IA
- **[Carl's 5K and Fall Fest](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118008-carls-5k-and-fall-fest)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Oxford, IA · 5K
- **[Unity In The Community](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169241-unity-in-the-community)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Grinnell, IA · 5K / 1.9 mi
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (42)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186838-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-26-2m-at-bettendorf-ia-42)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209175-howl-o-ween-dog-jog)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Charles City, IA · 5K
- **[PinkTastic Mile & 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211856-pinktastic-mile-5k)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Muscatine, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run for the Schools](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164058-run-for-the-schools)** — Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[Pumpkin Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168576-pumpkin-dash)** — Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Davenport, IA · 2.5 mi / 5.0 mi
- **[IMT Des Moines Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171802-imt-des-moines-marathon)** — Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · Marathon / 5K / 1 mile / 10K
- **[IMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188608-imt-des-moines-marathon-early-bird)** — Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Move for Adoption by Iowans for Adoption](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213571-move-for-adoption-by-iowans-for-adoption)** — Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ames, IA · 5K
- **[RUNorwalk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-124824-runorwalk)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Norwalk, IA · 5K / 10K / 2.0 mi
- **[Monster Dash 5K & Lil' Monsters Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214021-monster-dash-5k-lil-monsters-fun-run)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · West Des Moines, IA · 5K / 100 m
- **[Run to the Well](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214742-run-to-the-well)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Knoxville, IA · 5K
- **[Lions on the Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189566-lions-on-the-run-5k)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Urbandale, IA · 5K
- **[Jenny Buls Vrba Sugar Skull Halloween Fun Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191012-jenny-buls-vrba-sugar-skull-halloween-fun-run-5k)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Osage, IA · 5K
- **[To Grandmother's House We Go](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194128-to-grandmothers-house-we-go)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · West Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202254-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-26-2m-at-bettendorf-ia-44)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[1st Annual Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208085-1st-annual-archie-lee-foundation-superhero-5k)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Waukee, IA · 5K
- **[Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-103028-hillbilly-hike-half-marathon-10k-greubel-memorial-5k)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Carlisle, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Live Your Best Life 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-127655-live-your-best-life-5k)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Angry Cow Trail Run # 4 Vets Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-159126-angry-cow-trail-run-4-vets-run)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shuibert, IA · 4.0 mi / 8.0 mi / 12.0 mi / 31.1 mi
- **[Clear Lake Rotary Scholarship 5K "Hot Cocoa Hustle"](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170124-clear-lake-rotary-scholarship-5k-hot-cocoa-hustle)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Clear Lake, IA · 5K
- **[Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-195107-iowa-trail-run-series-whiterock)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coon Rapids, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 18.6 mi
- **[Scott Sterrett Memorial Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198210-scott-sterrett-memorial-races)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cedar Falls, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Coke Classic 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208981-coke-classic-2026)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Sioux City, IA · 5K / 10K
- **[RCC Run the Woods](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210187-rcc-run-the-woods)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Earlham, IA · 4.0 mi
- **[Miles in the Maize](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94381-miles-in-the-maize)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · North Liberty, IA · 5K / 1 mile / 4.0 mi
- **[Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140899-girls-on-the-run-5k-presented-by-emc-insurance)** — Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[Pink Strides 5K (Hosted by ACS at U'Iowa)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214923-pink-strides-5k-hosted-by-acs-at-uiowa)** — Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K
- **[Sleep In Sleep Out 4 Youth Homelessness hosted by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (Rho Eta Sigma Chapter) & Full Tilt Riders MC (Central Ia Chapter)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-174814-sleep-in-sleep-out-4-youth-homelessness-hosted-by-phi-beta-s)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marshalltown, IA
- **[Strikeout Youth Homelessness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194257-strikeout-youth-homelessness)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marshalltown, IA
- **[Turkey Trot For Trinity](https://runthis.run/event/rs-137431-turkey-trot-for-trinity)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Protivin, IA · 5K
- **[Born to Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152810-born-to-run-5k)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206344-gobbler-5k-10k-13-1m-26-2m-at-des-moines-ia-46)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Blue Grass Veterans 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-215023-blue-grass-veterans-5k)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Blue Grass, IA · 5K
- **[Santa 5k Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164396-santa-5k-fun-run-walk)** — Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Muscatine, IA · 5K
- **[Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186839-gobbler-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bettendorf-ia-47)** — Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Logan Turkey Trot 5k/1mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213981-logan-turkey-trot-5k-1mile)** — Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Logan, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Norwegian Foot March](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214831-norwegian-foot-march)** — Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Council Bluffs, IA · 18.6 mi
- **[Turkey Trails- Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142892-turkey-trails-des-moines)** — Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Hawkeye Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115588-hawkeye-turkey-trot)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K
- **[The Des Moines Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117149-the-des-moines-turkey-trot)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 300 m
- **[Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150551-ankeny-turkey-trot-5k)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ankeny, IA · 5K / 100 m
- **[Ames Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163499-ames-turkey-trot)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ames, IA · 5K / 400 m
- **[YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167316-ymca-of-the-iowa-mississippi-valley-mccarthy-bush-turkey-tro)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Davenport, IA · 5K / 5.0 mi / 1 mile / 400 m
- **[Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-172620-get-roasted-turkey-trot-5k)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Waverly, IA · 5K
- **[Boone FLEXgivin' 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194283-boone-flexgivin-5k)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Boone, IA · 5K
- **[Turkey Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198837-turkey-trot-5k)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Waterloo, IA · 5K
- **[FAM Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213396-fam-turkey-trot)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · West Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[Get Roasted Turkey Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214064-get-roasted-turkey-trot-5k)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Waverly, IA · 5K
- **[Marshalltown Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214715-marshalltown-turkey-trot-5k-10k-fun-run)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marshalltown, IA · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-25400-cedar-rapids-turkey-trot-5k-run-walk)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cedar Rapids, IA · 5K / 100 m
- **[Sycamore 8](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194336-sycamore-8)** — Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Johnston, IA
- **[Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211508-holiday-5k-10k-13-1m-at-iowa-city-ia-49)** — Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214236-yeti-endurance-5k-10k-15k)** — Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Santa Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149003-santa-run-5k)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206345-holiday-5k-10k-13-1m-at-des-moines-ia-50)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186840-holiday-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bettendorf-ia-51)** — Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Candy Cane Course - Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-143337-candy-cane-course-des-moines)** — Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Altoona, IA · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (53)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211926-new-year-5k-10k-13-1m-at-iowa-city-ia-53)** — Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[DOVE VIRTUAL 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-156941-dove-virtual-5k)** — Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marshalltown, IA · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (02)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186847-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-bettendorf-ia-02)** — Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (04)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214286-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-bettendorf-ia-04)** — Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-139175-time-travel-half-marathon-5k-10k-des-moines)** — Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 100 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (05)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211929-pirate-5k-10k-13-1m-at-iowa-city-ia-05)** — Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[PBR Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79180-pbr-half-marathon)** — Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Perry, IA · Marathon
- **[Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149442-cupids-chase-5k-council-bluffs)** — Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Council Bluffs, IA · 5K
- **[Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (07)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186852-viking-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bettendorf-ia-07)** — Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Des Moines Spring 4-Miler](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171900-des-moines-spring-4-miler)** — Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 4.0 mi
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (09)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211930-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-iowa-city-ia-09)** — Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-42415-des-moines-st-paddys-half-marathon-5k-marathon-run-walk)** — Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K / Marathon / 100 m
- **[Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140623-time-to-paddy-5k-10k-lucky-13-1-des-moines)** — Sun, Mar 14, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (11)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186861-squirrel-5k-10k-13-1m-26-2m-at-bettendorf-ia-11)** — Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (13)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211931-bunny-5k-10k-13-1m-at-iowa-city-ia-13)** — Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[JMS 5k Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209475-jms-5k-race)** — Tue, Apr 6, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Marion, IA · 5K
- **[Riverview Riverwalk: We Walk So They Can Talk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-125996-riverview-riverwalk-we-walk-so-they-can-talk)** — Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Dyersville, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Lace Up For Life 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161536-lace-up-for-life-5k)** — Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ankeny, IA · 5K
- **[Miles 4 Love Half Marathon & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-215012-miles-4-love-half-marathon-5k)** — Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Waverly, IA · Marathon / 5K
- **[Drake Road Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171568-drake-road-races)** — Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (15)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186862-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-26-2m-at-bettendorf-ia-15)** — Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 26 m
- **[Grand Blue Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171755-grand-blue-mile)** — Tue, Apr 20, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 1 mile
- **[Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185598-kewash-marathon-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Washington, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Lewis & Clark Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211394-lewis-clark-marathon-1-2-marathon-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run)** — Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Council Bluffs, IA · Marathon / 5K / 1 mile
- **[DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145540-donot-stop-half-marathon-5k-10k-des-moines)** — Sun, Apr 25, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend - Early Bird](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205564-cedar-rapids-marathon-weekend-early-bird)** — Sun, Apr 25, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cedar Rapids, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-105115-des-moines-womens-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Sat, May 1, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Cornbelt Running Club 24 Hour Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-192323-cornbelt-running-club-24-hour-run)** — Sat, May 1, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Davenport, IA
- **[Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (17)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211934-luau-5k-10k-13-1m-at-iowa-city-ia-17)** — Sat, May 1, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned](https://runthis.run/event/rs-56975-ironhorse-usatf-certified-sanctioned)** — Sat, May 1, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Riceville, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-58802-red-shoe-run-walk-5k)** — Sun, May 2, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Iowa City, IA · 5K
- **[Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-134265-friends-of-yellow-river-state-forest-trail-run)** — Fri, May 7, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Harpers Ferry, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[2027 Market to Market® Relay Iowa](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206555-2027-market-to-market-relay-iowa)** — Sat, May 8, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 77.0 mi / 2 m
- **[Stars Stripes Spirit 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151642-stars-stripes-spirit-5k)** — Sat, May 15, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (19)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186863-pirate-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bettendorf-ia-19)** — Sat, May 15, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Death by 5k Waterloo](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188119-death-by-5k-waterloo)** — Sat, May 15, 2027 · 12:00 AM UTC · Waterloo, IA · 31.1 mi

_Showing the 150 soonest of 183 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/iowa)._

## Races by distance in Iowa

- [5K races in Iowa (147)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/5k.md)
- [10K races in Iowa (64)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/10k.md)
- [Half Marathon races in Iowa (58)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/half-marathon.md)
- [Marathon races in Iowa (15)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/marathon.md)
- [Ultra races in Iowa (4)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/ultra.md)

## Races by city in Iowa

- [Des Moines, IA (31)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/des-moines.md)
- [Bettendorf, IA (15)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/bettendorf.md)
- [Iowa City, IA (13)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/iowa-city.md)
- [Marshalltown, IA (9)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/marshalltown.md)
- [Council Bluffs, IA (8)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/council-bluffs.md)
- [Ames, IA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/ames.md)
- [Cedar Rapids, IA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/cedar-rapids.md)
- [West Des Moines, IA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/west-des-moines.md)
- [Davenport, IA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/davenport.md)
- [Waverly, IA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/waverly.md)
- [Ankeny, IA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/ankeny.md)
- [Cedar Falls, IA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/cedar-falls.md)
- [Johnston, IA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/johnston.md)
- [Waterloo, IA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/waterloo.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/iowa](https://runthis.run/races/iowa) — data from Run This (runthis.run).