Upcoming Races in Iowa City

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in Iowa City, Iowa, from October 2026 to May 2027.

6
Races
1
Sport

Host City

About Iowa City, IA

Population

75,264

as of 2023

City Elevation

662 ft

Nearest Airport

CID

The Eastern Iowa Airport

Major Hub

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Iowa City, IA

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6 races in Iowa City

October 2026 Iowa City, Iowa Races

2 upcoming races in Iowa City, Iowa in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (40)
579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 70° / 45°·662 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Run for the Schools
220 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 63° / 41°·662 ft city elevation

November 2026 Iowa City, Iowa Races

2 upcoming races in Iowa City, Iowa in November.
Nov
7–14
Sat–Sat
Running
Live Your Best Life 5k
Terry Trueblood, Iowa City, IA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 53° / 34°·662 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Hawkeye Turkey Trot
City Park - Shelter #6, Iowa City, IA
5K
Avg 44° / 26°·662 ft city elevation

December 2026 Iowa City, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Iowa City, Iowa in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)
579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 38° / 21°·662 ft city elevation

May 2027 Iowa City, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Iowa City, Iowa in May.
May
2
Sun
Running
Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K
200 Park Road, Iowa City, IA
5K
Avg 68° / 46°·662 ft city elevation

Just Outside Iowa City

Races near Iowa City

Miles in the Maize
Sat, Nov 7
Colony Acres, 1150 South Front St., North Liberty, IA
8 mi away
Prairie Dairy 5k
Sat, Aug 1
2095 IWV Road SW, Oxford, IA
9 mi away
2026 Bone Dash Iowa
Sat, Oct 10
700 W Sovers Street, Solon, IA
12 mi away
Carl's 5K and Fall Fest
Sat, Oct 17
1696 250th St NW, Oxford, IA
14 mi away
6th Annual Tiger Prowl
Sat, Aug 22
700 Park Road, Tipton, IA
23 mi away
Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Thu, Nov 26
3rd St. SE & 10th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
23 mi away
Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Sat, Oct 10
1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
23 mi away
Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend - Early Bird
Sun, Apr 25
170 1st Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
24 mi away
Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
Sun, Oct 4
701 10th St. SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
24 mi away
Need A Pizza And Beer Run
Sun, Sep 27
207 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
24 mi away
YMCA of Washington County Triathlon
Sat, Aug 8
520 W. 5th St., Washington, IA
24 mi away
Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Sat, Apr 24
YMCA of Washington County, Washington, IA
25 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Iowa City, Iowa?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in Iowa City, Iowa, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Iowa City?+
Iowa City hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Iowa City?+
Races in Iowa City 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 November.
What race distances can you find in Iowa City?+
Upcoming races in Iowa City cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.