Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49) is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Iowa City, IA, with entry fees from $30 to $65.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
US Road Running Races
US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people.
Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line.
A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help.
View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
38°
Typical Low
21°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Iowa City, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Iowa City, IA
Population
75,264
as of 2023
City Elevation
662 ft
Nearest Airport
CID
The Eastern Iowa Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Iowa City than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)
Dec 5, 2026