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5K Race Calendar near Des Moines 2026-2027

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Explore the top 5k races near Des Moines for 2026-2027! We've gathered 61 exciting races in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local race.

September 2026
Sep
12
Sa

US Road Running - Pleasant Hill

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Sep
12
Sa

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ankeny, IA

5 km
Sep
13
Su

Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Sep
19
Sa

WWY 5K - No One Walks Alone

5 km
Sep
19
Sa

George Ballard Memorial 5K Fun Run & 2 Mile Walk

5 km
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Sep
20
Su

Blue Believers

3 mi
Sep
20
Su

Reclaimed Rails Run

Trail Run 5 km
Sep
26
Sa

Run to Exile

5 km 10 km
Sep
26
Sa

DMACC 5K Walk/Run

5 km
Sep
27
Su

Greater Des Moines Half Marathon

3 mi 6 mi 13 mi
Sep
27
Su

Bodies Race Company - Windsor Heights

3 mi 6 mi 13 mi
Sep
27
Su

Iowa Remembrance Run

5 km
Sep
27
Su

Firetrucker Run

5 km
October 2026
Oct
3
Sa

B-Inspired 5K

Road Race Trail Run 5 km
Oct
3
Sa

John's Baby Steps

5 km
Oct
3
Sa

Roseanna’s Run

5 km
Oct
4
Su

The Blazing 5k

5 km
Oct
4
Su

Superhero Heart Run - Des Moines

5 km
Oct
10
Sa

Bodies Race Company - Polk City

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Oct
10
Sa

Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K

5 km
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