# Half Marathon Races in Iowa (2026)

> 48 upcoming Half Marathon races across Iowa.

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

## Races

- **[Mines of Spain Trail Races](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188476-mines-of-spain-trail-races)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dubuque, IA · Marathon / 7.0 mi / 4.0 mi
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[River’s Edge Trail Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148210-river-s-edge-trail-half-marathon)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Eldora, IA · Marathon
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[PBR Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-79180-pbr-half-marathon)** — Fri, Feb 5, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Perry, IA · Marathon
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[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
- **[EMC DAM to DSM](https://runthis.run/event/rs-73337-emc-dam-to-dsm)** — Fri, Jun 4, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Polk City, IA · Marathon

## Half Marathon races by city

- [Des Moines, IA (13)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/des-moines/half-marathon.md)
- [Iowa City, IA (8)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/iowa-city/half-marathon.md)
- [Bettendorf, IA (7)](https://runthis.run/races/iowa/bettendorf/half-marathon.md)

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