Upcoming Races in Ames

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Ames, Iowa, from September 2026 to June 2027.

5
Upcoming races
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Sports covered

Host City

About Ames, IA

Population

66,112

as of 2023

City Elevation

932 ft

Nearest Airport

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

Races in Ames, IA

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Ames, Iowa on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

5 races in Ames

September 2026 Ames, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Ames, Iowa in September.
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Iowa State Homecoming 5k Benefiting LSI
Curtiss Hall, Ames, IA
5K
Avg 72° / 47°·932 ft city elevation

October 2026 Ames, Iowa Races

2 upcoming races in Ames, Iowa in October.
Oct
4
Sun
Running
Mind Over Miles 5K
Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake, Ames, IA
5K · Other
Avg 69° / 44°·932 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Back The Blue Pump N Run
5200 Grand Ave, Ames, IA
5K
Avg 66° / 42°·932 ft city elevation

November 2026 Ames, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Ames, Iowa in November.
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Ames Turkey Trot
410 5th St, Ames, IA
5K · Other
Avg 42° / 23°·932 ft city elevation

June 2027 Ames, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Ames, Iowa in June.
Jun
27
Sun
Triathlon
Ames Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
5205 Grand Ave, Ames, IA
500m
Avg 84° / 62°·932 ft city elevation

Just Outside Ames

Races near Ames

Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run
Sat, Sep 19
7th and Story St, Boone, IA
14 mi away
B-INSPIRED 5K
Sat, Oct 3
1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, IA
14 mi away
Remy’s Run/Walk
Sat, Sep 26
Snow Bunting Lodge, Colo, IA
16 mi away
Spooky Sprint- Des Moines
Sat, Oct 10
Big Creek State Park, Polk City, IA
20 mi away
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ankeny, IA
Sat, Sep 12
120 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA
22 mi away
Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park
Sun, Sep 13
12130 NW 128th St, Granger, IA
22 mi away
DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run
Sat, Sep 26
2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
22 mi away
Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K
Thu, Nov 26
2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
22 mi away
Sycamore 8
Sat, Dec 5
4301 NW 66th Ave, Johnston, IA
25 mi away
RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Johnston, IA
Sat, Aug 15
6300 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA
26 mi away
Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run
Sat, Oct 10
6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA
26 mi away
Summer Sizzler- Des Moines
Sun, Aug 23
Riverview Park, Des Moines, IA
27 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Ames, Iowa?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Ames, Iowa, spanning 5 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Ames?+
Ames hosts aquabike, duathlon, running, swimming, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Ames?+
Races in Ames run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and June.
What race distances can you find in Ames?+
Upcoming races in Ames cover distances including 5K and 500m.
What other cities near Ames have races?+
Nearby race cities include Des Moines.