Running Races in Iowa
Iowa has 178 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January through March. No single city dominates the calendar. Des Moines leads with 32 races, followed by Bettendorf (11), Waterloo (5), and Cedar Rapids (5). The remaining 70% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Iowa
Aug (42) · Sep (42) · Oct (40) · Nov (18) · Jul (12) · May (6) · Dec (6) · Apr (5) · Feb (2) · Mar (2) · Jun (2) · Jan (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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Alburnett Benefit Day Road Race
Alburnett, IA
Alburnett Benefit Day Road Race
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Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk
Le Claire, IA
Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines
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Alburnett Benefit Day Road Race
Alburnett, IA
