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Running Calendar near Des Moines 2025-2026

Explore the top running races near Des Moines for 2025-2026! We've gathered 41 exciting races in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local race.

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons
November 2025
Nov
27
Th

Waukee Turkey Trot
5 km
Nov
27
Th

Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K
5 km
Nov
27
Th

Des Moines Turkey Trot
5 km 5 mi
Nov
29
Sa

Iowa Trail Run Series: Leftover
Trail Run 5 km 10 km
December 2025
Dec
6
Sa

Van Meter Ugly Sweater Run
5 km
Dec
13
Sa

Santa Run - Des Moines
5 km
Dec
20
Sa

Festive Pines 5K
5 km
Dec
21
Su

Bodies Race Company - Polk City
5 km 12 km
January 2026
Jan
11
Su

Bodies Race Company - Altoona
5 km 10 km Half Marathon
February 2026
Feb
1
Su

Couple Shuffle
2 mi 5 km 10 km
Feb
14
Sa

Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run
5 km 10 km
Feb
14
Sa

Cupid's Chase Des Moines
5 km
March 2026
Mar
14
Sa

Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon
5 km Half Marathon Marathon
April 2026
Apr
4
Sa

Iowa Trail Run Series: Center Trails
Trail Run 4 mi 8 mi
Apr
11
Sa

4K for 4-H
Backyard Ultra 4 km
Apr
11
Sa

Lace Up For Life
5 km
Apr
12
Su

Bodies Race Company - Altoona
5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Apr
18
Sa

Drake Road Races
5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Apr
25
Sa

Crane 5K
3 mi
May 2026
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Des Moines Women's Half Marathon
5 km 10 km Half Marathon