Upcoming Races in Cedar Rapids

Endurance Grid lists 8 races in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from November 2026 to December 2027.

8
Races
1
Sport

Racing in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids race calendar is busiest in April, November, and January. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

136,859

as of 2023

City Elevation

844 ft

Nearest Airport

CID

The Eastern Iowa Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Cedar Rapids, IA

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8 races in Cedar Rapids

November 2026 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in November.
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
3rd St. SE & 10th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
5K
Avg 43° / 25°·844 ft city elevation

January 2027 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in January.
Jan
9
Sat
Running
New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (02)
1200 Morgan Crk Pk Ln NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 28° / 12°·844 ft city elevation

February 2027 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in February.
Feb
13
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (07)
1200 Morgan Crk Pk Ln NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 68° / 46°·844 ft city elevation

March 2027 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in March.
Mar
13
Sat
Running
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (11)
1200 Morgan Crk Pk Ln NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 83° / 63°·844 ft city elevation

April 2027 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Races

2 upcoming races in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in April.
Apr
10
Sat
Running
Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (15)
1200 Morgan Crk Pk Ln NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 82° / 61°·844 ft city elevation
Apr
25
Sun
Running
Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend - Early Bird
170 1st Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 67° / 42°·844 ft city elevation

November 2027 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in November.
Nov
13
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (46)
1200 Morgan Crk Pk Ln NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 77° / 54°·844 ft city elevation

December 2027 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in December.
Dec
11
Sat
Running
Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Cedar Rapids IA (50)
1200 Morgan Crk Pk Ln NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 65° / 43°·844 ft city elevation

Races near Cedar Rapids

Apr
6
Tue
Running
JMS 5k Race
2 miles away3111 10th St, Marion, IA
5K
Avg 60° / 35°·805 ft city elevation
May
28
Fri
Running
St. Joseph Fun Days 5K Race and Kids Fun Run
2 miles away1790 14th Street, Marion, IA
5K
Avg 78° / 54°·805 ft city elevation
Jun
13
Sun
TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon+1
Pigman Triathlon + Duathlon + Aquabike + Open Water Swim
10 miles away4530 McClintock Road, Palo, IA
Sprint · Olympic · 1500m
Avg 82° / 60°·791 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
Reindeer Run 5K Run/Walk & Youth Mile Run
19 miles away600 E Main St, Anamosa, IA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 40° / 21°
Nov
6
Sat
Running
Miles in the Maize
20 miles awayColony Acres, 1150 South Front St., North Liberty, IA
1 Mile · 5K · 4 Mile
Avg 53° / 34°·764 ft city elevation
May
2
Sun
Running
Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K
26 miles away200 Park Road, Iowa City, IA
5K
Avg 68° / 46°·662 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge
26 miles away12515 Central Park Rd, Center Junction, IA
5K
Avg 32° / 15°
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Hawkeye Turkey Trot
27 miles awayCity Park - Shelter #6, Iowa City, IA
5K
Avg 44° / 26°·662 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)
29 miles away579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 38° / 21°·662 ft city elevation
Jan
2
Sat
Running
New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (01)
29 miles away579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 30° / 13°·662 ft city elevation
Feb
6
Sat
Running
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (06)
29 miles away579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 31° / 13°·662 ft city elevation
Mar
6
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (10)
29 miles away579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 43° / 23°·662 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 8 upcoming races in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Cedar Rapids?
Races in Cedar Rapids 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 April and November.
What race distances can you find in Cedar Rapids?
Upcoming races in Cedar Rapids cover distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
What other cities near Cedar Rapids have races?
Nearby race cities include Iowa City.