# 5K Races in Iowa (2026)

> 138 upcoming 5K races across Iowa.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/iowa/5k

## Races

- **[Grady's Superhero Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160532-gradys-superhero-run)** — Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dorchester, IA · 5K
- **[Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run or 1-Mile Fun Run 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148681-atkins-watermelon-days-5k-walk-run-or-1-mile-fun-run-2026)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Atkins, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ossian Fest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181573-ossian-fest-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ossian, IA · 5K
- **[2026 Corydon Old Settlers Race (2-mile walk / 5K / 10K)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187958-2026-corydon-old-settlers-race-2-mile-walk-5k-10k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corydon, IA · 2.0 mi / 5K / 10K
- **[Wildcat XC 5K Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202648-wildcat-xc-5k-fun-run)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Janesville, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206339-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-des-moines-ia-32)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run the Valley 2026 | 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209324-run-the-valley-2026-5k-1-mile-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rock Valley, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[2026 Wall Lake Farm Fest 5K Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209824-2026-wall-lake-farm-fest-5k-fun-run)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wall Lake, IA · 5K
- **[Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-86345-adel-sweet-corn-festival-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Adel, IA · 5K
- **[Marcus Fair 5k 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132788-marcus-fair-5k-2026)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marcus, IA · 5K
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200753-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bettendorf-ia-33)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Palo Fun Days 5K Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211296-palo-fun-days-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Palo, IA · 5K
- **[Denver Break-away Days 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211437-denver-break-away-days-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Denver, IA · 5K
- **[West Point Sweet Corn Festival Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76583-west-point-sweet-corn-festival-run)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Point, IA · 5K / 10K
- **[Timber Tri](https://runthis.run/event/rs-156465-timber-tri)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corning, IA · 5K / 600 m
- **[Charlotte Days 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184676-charlotte-days-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charlotte, IA · 5K / 805 m
- **[6th Annual Tiger Prowl](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209983-6th-annual-tiger-prowl)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Tipton, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Summer Sizzler- Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122015-summer-sizzler-des-moines)** — Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Young Life 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180364-young-life-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Davenport, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Deal's Orchard Spiked Apple 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184922-deals-orchard-spiked-apple-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jefferson, IA · 5K / 1.5 mi
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (35)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202253-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bettendorf-ia-35)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Ewalu's Grotto Gallop Trail 5k and Kids Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211946-ewalus-grotto-gallop-trail-5k-and-kids-color-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Strawberry Point, IA · 5K / 402 m
- **[Step Up Half Marathon, Relay & 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114000-step-up-half-marathon-relay-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Storm Lake, IA · Marathon / 5K
- **[Noah’s Ark Daycare 5K Cheetah Chase & 1 Mile Tortoise Trot Family Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95101-noah-s-ark-daycare-5k-cheetah-chase-1-mile-tortoise-trot-fam)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sutherland, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hoo Doo Hustle 5k and 1-Mile Kid's Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149246-hoo-doo-hustle-5k-and-1-mile-kids-race)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Neola, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210823-running-with-straws-5k)** — Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[CKS Move for a Mission: Cohen Francis 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210155-cks-move-for-a-mission-cohen-francis-5k-1-mile-fun-run-walk)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sheldon, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Mighty Mo Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110668-mighty-mo-run)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sioux City, IA · 10K / Marathon / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ankeny, IA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129324-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-ankeny-ia)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ankeny, IA · 5K
- **[Watermelon Days 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187096-watermelon-days-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fayette, IA · 5K
- **[Wabash Trace Running Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205004-wabash-trace-running-festival)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shenandoah, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206340-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-des-moines-ia-37)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Miles for Minds: 5k and 1 Mile Literacy Quest](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206909-miles-for-minds-5k-and-1-mile-literacy-quest)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mason City, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[2026 Quarry Springs Paddle Skedaddle Biathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70623-2026-quarry-springs-paddle-skedaddle-biathlon)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Colfax, IA · 5.5 mi / 3.5 mi
- **[Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park](https://runthis.run/event/rs-89364-iowa-trail-run-series-jester-park)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Granger, IA · 5K / 10K
- **[Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112267-pufferbilly-5k-and-10k-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Boone, IA · 5K / 10K
- **[2026 Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165477-2026-running-free-5k-presented-by-running-wild)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Davenport, IA · 5K
- **[WWY 5K (no one walks alone)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167013-wwy-5k-no-one-walks-alone)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 805 m
- **[Fillmore 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187027-fillmore-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cascade, IA · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200754-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-bettendorf-ia-38)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-43793-arrowhead-obstacle-trail-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Neola, IA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[BVRMC AWARE 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94682-bvrmc-aware-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Storm Lake, IA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Blue Believers](https://runthis.run/event/rs-123199-blue-believers)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Harpers Ferry, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Pine Lake Festival 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148461-pine-lake-festival-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Eldora, IA · 5K
- **[Wings of Hope - Cathy Nielsen Walk & Talk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149669-wings-of-hope-cathy-nielsen-walk-talk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Council Bluffs, IA · 3.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[77th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168537-77th-annual-pancake-day-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Centerville, IA · 5K / 10K / 1.3 mi
- **[Run to Exile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205565-run-to-exile)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ankeny, IA · 5K
- **[Remy’s Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209838-remy-s-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Colo, IA · 3.0 mi
- **[17th Annual Iowa Remembrance Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126056-17th-annual-iowa-remembrance-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194432-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-des-moines)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ames, IA · 5K
- **[Lime Creek Timber Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133963-lime-creek-timber-trot)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mason City, IA · 5.0 mi / 5K
- **[Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185442-finish-strong-dan-sorensen-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pella, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[B-INSPIRED 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186511-b-inspired-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Harvest Festival Champagne 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65157-harvest-festival-champagne-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clear Lake, IA · 5K
- **[GRRRR Great River Road Road Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77381-grrrr-great-river-road-road-race)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · McGregor, IA · 5K / 10K
- **[20th Annual Pink Ribbon Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94707-20th-annual-pink-ribbon-run)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cedar Falls, IA · 5K
- **[17th John's Baby Steps](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94798-17th-johns-baby-steps)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Adel, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Roseanna’s Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-95623-roseanna-s-run)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Carlisle, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ditmars Spiked Apple 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203785-ditmars-spiked-apple-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Council Bluffs, IA · 5K
- **[Mind Over Miles 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209719-mind-over-miles-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Blazing 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96554-the-blazing-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[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)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Johnston, IA · 100 m / 998 m / 5K
- **[Spooky Sprint- Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-143480-spooky-sprint-des-moines)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Polk City, IA · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Back The Blue Pump N Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162440-back-the-blue-pump-n-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ames, IA · 5K
- **[Helping Hand Run & Jam III](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167717-helping-hand-run-jam-iii)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Indianola, IA · 5K
- **[Keystone Iowa 2026 Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204794-keystone-iowa-2026-zombie-apocalypse-5k-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[2026 Bone Dash Iowa](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206353-2026-bone-dash-iowa)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Solon, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Driftless Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-68968-the-driftless-half-marathon)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cedar Rapids, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Carl's 5K and Fall Fest](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118008-carls-5k-and-fall-fest)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Oxford, IA · 5K
- **[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)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209175-howl-o-ween-dog-jog)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charles City, IA · 5K
- **[Run for the Schools](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164058-run-for-the-schools)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Iowa City, IA · 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[IMT Des Moines Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171802-imt-des-moines-marathon)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[RUNorwalk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-124824-runorwalk)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Norwalk, IA · 5K / 10K / 2.0 mi
- **[Lions on the Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189566-lions-on-the-run-5k)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Urbandale, IA · 5K
- **[To Grandmother's House We Go](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194128-to-grandmothers-house-we-go)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Carlisle, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Live Your Best Life 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-127655-live-your-best-life-5k)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-195107-iowa-trail-run-series-whiterock)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Coon Rapids, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 18.6 mi
- **[Scott Sterrett Memorial Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198210-scott-sterrett-memorial-races)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Cedar Falls, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Miles in the Maize](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94381-miles-in-the-maize)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[Born to Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152810-born-to-run-5k)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Santa 5k Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164396-santa-5k-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Turkey Trails- Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142892-turkey-trails-des-moines)** — Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Des Moines, IA · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Hawkeye Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115588-hawkeye-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Iowa City, IA · 5K
- **[The Des Moines Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117149-the-des-moines-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Des Moines, IA · 5K / 300 m
- **[Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150551-ankeny-turkey-trot-5k)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Ankeny, IA · 5K / 100 m
- **[Ames Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163499-ames-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Davenport, IA · 5K / 5.0 mi / 1 mile / 400 m
- **[Boone FLEXgivin' 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194283-boone-flexgivin-5k)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Boone, IA · 5K
- **[Turkey Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198837-turkey-trot-5k)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Waterloo, IA · 5K
- **[Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-25400-cedar-rapids-turkey-trot-5k-run-walk)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Cedar Rapids, IA · 5K / 100 m
- **[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)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Santa Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149003-santa-run-5k)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bettendorf, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Candy Cane Course - Des Moines](https://runthis.run/event/rs-143337-candy-cane-course-des-moines)** — Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[DOVE VIRTUAL 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-156941-dove-virtual-5k)** — Thu, Jan 7, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Marshalltown, IA · 5K
- **[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)** — Fri, Feb 5, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149442-cupids-chase-5k-council-bluffs)** — Fri, Feb 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Council Bluffs, IA · 5K
- **[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)** — Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · 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)** — Fri, Mar 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Des Moines, IA · 5K / Marathon / 100 m
- **[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)** — Fri, Apr 2, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[JMS 5k Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209475-jms-5k-race)** — Mon, Apr 5, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marion, IA · 5K
- **[Lace Up For Life 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161536-lace-up-for-life-5k)** — Fri, Apr 9, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ankeny, IA · 5K
- **[Drake Road Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171568-drake-road-races)** — Fri, Apr 16, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185598-kewash-marathon-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Fri, Apr 23, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Apr 23, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Council Bluffs, IA · Marathon / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend - Early Bird](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205564-cedar-rapids-marathon-weekend-early-bird)** — Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Fri, Apr 30, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[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)** — Fri, Apr 30, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned](https://runthis.run/event/rs-56975-ironhorse-usatf-certified-sanctioned)** — Fri, Apr 30, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Riceville, IA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-58802-red-shoe-run-walk-5k)** — Sat, May 1, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · 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)** — Thu, May 6, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Harpers Ferry, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Stars Stripes Spirit 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151642-stars-stripes-spirit-5k)** — Fri, May 14, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Des Moines, IA · 5K
- **[Black Squirrel Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-68626-black-squirrel-triathlon)** — Sat, May 22, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Council Bluffs, IA · 16.0 mi / 3.6 mi / 12.9 mi / 750 m
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (22)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211935-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-iowa-city-ia-22)** — Fri, Jun 4, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Iowa City, IA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[RuckUs 4 FREEDOM](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183722-ruckus-4-freedom)** — Fri, Jun 25, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marshalltown, IA · 5K
- **[Ditmars Wine Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142037-ditmars-wine-run-5k)** — Fri, Jul 2, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Council Bluffs, IA · 5K
- **[Greater 8 and 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-90012-greater-8-and-5k)** — Fri, Jul 2, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Creston, IA · 8.0 mi / 5K
- **[Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-146484-brian-galusha-memorial-run-walk)** — Fri, Jul 16, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Miles, IA · 5K
- **[Mike Erickson RaceDay Certification](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204484-mike-erickson-raceday-certification)** — Fri, Mar 29, 2030 · 7:00 PM CDT · Anywhere, IA · 5K

## 5K races by city

- [Des Moines, IA (23)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/des-moines/5k.md)
- [Iowa City, IA (12)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/iowa-city/5k.md)
- [Bettendorf, IA (7)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/bettendorf/5k.md)
- [Council Bluffs, IA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/council-bluffs/5k.md)
- [Ames, IA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/ames/5k.md)
- [Ankeny, IA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/ankeny/5k.md)
- [CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/cedar-rapids/5k.md)
- [Davenport, IA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/davenport/5k.md)
- [West Des Moines, IA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/west-des-moines/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/iowa/5k](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).