Upcoming Races in Council Bluffs

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Council Bluffs, Iowa, from February to July 2027.

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Racing in Council Bluffs

The Council Bluffs race calendar is busiest in July, February, and April. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Aquabike, Duathlon, Swimming, SwimRun, and Triathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 1 Mile, and Sprint, along with other popular distances.

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

62,564

as of 2023

City Elevation

985 ft

Nearest Airport

OMA

Eppley Airfield

Time Zone

Central Time

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5 races in Council Bluffs

February 2027 Council Bluffs, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Council Bluffs, Iowa in February.

Feb

Sat

Running

Cupid's Chase 5K Council Bluffs

Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, Council Bluffs, IA

Avg 38° / 19°·985 ft city elevation

Avg 38° / 19°985 ft city elevation

April 2027 Council Bluffs, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Council Bluffs, Iowa in April.

Apr

Sat

Running

Lewis & Clark Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run

4200 Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA

1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon · Marathon

Avg 67° / 44°·985 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 44°985 ft city elevation

May 2027 Council Bluffs, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Council Bluffs, Iowa in May.

May

Sun

TriathlonAquabikeDuathlon+2

Black Squirrel Triathlon

Lake Manawa Beach, Council Bluffs, IA

Sprint · 500m

Avg 77° / 56°·985 ft city elevation

Avg 77° / 56°985 ft city elevation

July 2027 Council Bluffs, Iowa Races

2 upcoming races in Council Bluffs, Iowa in July.

Jul

Sat

Running

Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, Council Bluffs, IA

Avg 88° / 67°·985 ft city elevation

Avg 88° / 67°985 ft city elevation

Jul

Sat

Running

Revolution Run

4102 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 88° / 67°·985 ft city elevation

Avg 88° / 67°985 ft city elevation

Races near Council Bluffs

Apr

Sat

Running

Chesterman Coca-Cola Maverick Run

4 miles away2425 S. 67th Street, Omaha, NE

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 67° / 44°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 67° / 44°1,085 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

Omaha Turkey Trot 5K

5 miles away1200 Mike Fahey St, Omaha, NE

Avg 45° / 26°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 45° / 26°1,085 ft city elevation

Jan

Sat

Running

Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Omaha

5 miles awaySeymour Smith Park, Omaha, NE

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 34° / 16°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 34° / 16°1,085 ft city elevation

Mar

Sat

Running

Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Omaha

5 miles awayLake Zorinsky, Omaha, NE

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 51° / 29°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 51° / 29°1,085 ft city elevation

Jun

Sat

Running

Treat Trot Omaha

5 miles awayLake Zorinsky, Omaha, NE

5K · 10K · 15K

Avg 87° / 66°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 87° / 66°1,085 ft city elevation

Sep

Sat

Running

Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Omaha

5 miles awayLake Cunningham, Omaha, NE

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 78° / 55°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 78° / 55°1,085 ft city elevation

Oct

Fri

Running

Hike for Hunger

8 miles awayStinson Park (near the corner of Mercy Road and Ak-Sar-Ben Drive, Omaha, NE

Avg 62° / 40°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 40°1,085 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Run for the Kids of St Jude

8 miles awayStinson Park - Aksarben Village, Omaha, NE

Avg 51° / 31°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 51° / 31°1,085 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

2027 Market to Market® Relay Nebraska

8 miles awayStarting Line, Omaha, NE

Ultra

Avg 66° / 43°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 66° / 43°1,085 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Salute to Service Run

8 miles awayAmerican Heroes Park, Bellevue, NE

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 50° / 30°·994 ft city elevation

Avg 50° / 30°994 ft city elevation

May

Sat

Running

American Heroes Run

8 miles awayCountry Hwy H10, Bellevue, NE

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 76° / 57°·994 ft city elevation

Avg 76° / 57°994 ft city elevation

Mar

Sat

Running

Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth

8 miles away2285 S 67th St., Omaha, NE

2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 10K

Avg 47° / 26°·1,085 ft city elevation

Avg 47° / 26°1,085 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Council Bluffs, Iowa?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Council Bluffs, Iowa, spanning 6 sports.

What kinds of races are held in Council Bluffs?

Council Bluffs hosts aquabike, duathlon, running, swimming, swimrun, and triathlon races.

Is there a race season in Council Bluffs?

Races in Council Bluffs 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 July and February.

What race distances can you find in Council Bluffs?

Upcoming races in Council Bluffs cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Sprint, and 500m.

What other cities near Council Bluffs have races?

Nearby race cities include Omaha.