Updated Sep 12, 2026
Running races in Iowa
Browse 92 upcoming running races in Iowa with dates, cities, distances, registration status, and official links.
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Sep 26, 2026
Wings of Hope - Cathy Nielsen Walk & Talk
Council Bluffs, IA 51501 | 3 Miles
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Oct 3, 2026
Harvest Half Marathon and 10K
Sioux Center, IA 51250 | Half Marathon, 10K
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Oct 3, 2026
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (40)
Iowa City, IA 52240 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Oct 4, 2026
Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 | 5K
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Nov 21, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)
Bettendorf, IA 52722 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Dec 5, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)
Iowa City, IA 52240 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Dec 12, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)
Des Moines, IA 50320 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Dec 19, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51)
Bettendorf, IA 52722 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Jan 2, 2027
New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (53)
Iowa City, IA 52240 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Jan 16, 2027
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (02)
Bettendorf, IA 52722 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Jan 30, 2027
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Bettendorf, IA (04)
Bettendorf, IA 52722 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Feb 6, 2027
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (05)
Iowa City, IA 52240 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Feb 20, 2027
Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (07)
Bettendorf, IA 52722 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Apr 3, 2027
Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (13)
Iowa City, IA 52240 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Apr 24, 2027
Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Washington, IA 52353 | 26.2 Miles
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Apr 25, 2027
Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend - Early Bird
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 | 26.2 Miles
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May 1, 2027
IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned
Riceville, IA 50466 | 26.22 Miles
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May 1, 2027
Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (17)
Iowa City, IA 52240 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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May 11, 2027
2027 Prairie Series - Day 5 (IA)
Sioux City, IA 51109 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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May 15, 2027
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (19)
Bettendorf, IA 52722 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Jun 19, 2027
Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (24)
Bettendorf, IA 52722 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Aug 21, 2027
Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)
Bettendorf, IA 52722 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Race planning guide
How to choose a running race in Iowa
Compare more than the date and distance. Open the official race page to review the exact start time, course surface, elevation, time limits, packet pickup, parking, accessibility, and refund or transfer policy before registering.
- Confirm the source: organizer pages control registration status, pricing, schedule changes, and cancellations.
- Check the course: road, trail, hills, altitude, and weather can make two events at the same distance feel very different.
- Plan race morning: verify the venue, parking instructions, start corral, and recommended arrival time.
- Match your training: leave enough time to build safely for the distance and recover before your next goal race.