Upcoming Running Races in Iowa

Endurance Grid lists 134 running races in Iowa, from October 2026 to December 2027 across 60 cities.

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Running Races in Iowa

The running race calendar in Iowa is busiest in November, April, and May, with races most often in Des Moines, Bettendorf, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids.

What running races are

Organized running races are one of the most accessible entry points into endurance sports. There’s a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line. Distances run from 1-mile fun runs and 5Ks up through the 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

Most races are timed and chip-scored, with a mass or wave start and aid stations along the course. Big-city races keep the noise going the whole way; smaller races give you long stretches where it’s just you and the miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many running races are in Iowa?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 134 upcoming running races in Iowa across 60 cities, from October 2026 to December 2027.
What running distances are offered in Iowa?
Running races in Iowa include 1 Mile, 10K, 15K, 2 Mile / 3K, 4 Mile, 50K, 5K, 8 Mile, and more distances.
When is running season in Iowa?
Running season in Iowa runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and April.
Which Iowa cities have running races?
Running races in Iowa are held in Des Moines, Bettendorf, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Altoona, Davenport, Marshalltown, and Ankeny, plus 50 other cities.

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