5K Races in Iowa
Iowa has 92 upcoming 5K races scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 57 of 92 races (62%) take place between May and September, with August (24 events) the busiest month. No single city dominates the calendar. Des Moines leads with 17 races, followed by Bettendorf (11), Ankeny (3), and Monticello (2). The remaining 64% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
5K races by month in Iowa
Aug (24) · Sep (22) · Oct (17) · Nov (10) · Jul (7) · May (4) · Dec (4) · Apr (2) · Jan (1) · Feb (1)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)
Bettendorf, IA
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)
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The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race
Monticello, IA
The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race
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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk
Le Claire, IA
Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)
Bettendorf, IA
