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Iowa Running Calendar 2026-2027

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Monthly updates for Iowa

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Explore the best running races in Iowa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 304 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons Fitness Races
November 2026
Nov
21
Sa

US Road Running - Bettendorf

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Nov
22
Su

Bodies Race Company - Des Moines

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi
Nov
26
Th

Hawkeye Turkey Trot

5 km
Nov
26
Th

Ames Turkey Trot

5 km
Nov
26
Th

Turkey Trot 5K - Waterloo

5 km
Nov
26
Th

Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K

5 km
Nov
26
Th

Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

5 km
Nov
26
Th

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot

5 km 5 mi
Nov
28
Sa

Santa's Fun Run

December 2026
Dec
5
Sa

Sycamore 8

Trail Run 8 mi
Dec
5-6
Sa - Su

Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs

Trail Run 13 mi 50 mi 101 km 100 mi
Dec
12
Sa

US Road Running - Pleasant Hill

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Dec
19
Sa

Festive Pines 5K

5 km
Dec
19
Sa

US Road Running - Bettendorf

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Dec
20
Su

Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

5 km 10 km 15 km
April 2027
Apr
17
Sa

Drake Road Races

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Apr
20
Tu

Grand Blue Mile

Apr
24
Sa

Kewash Marathon

5 km 10 km 13 mi 26 mi
May 2027
May
1-2
Sa - Su

Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

5 km 10 km ... 13 mi 16 mi
May
1
Sa

IronHorse - Riceville, IA

5 km 6 mi 13 mi 26 mi
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