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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 158 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
May 2026
May
23
Sa

Miss Clinton County 5K

5 km
May
30
Sa

EMC DAM to DSM

Half Marathon
June 2026
Jun
6
Sa

Crater Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 25 km 50 km
Jun
7
Su

Cedar Rapids Marathon

5 km 10 km Half Marathon Marathon
Jun
7
Su

Embrace the Race 5K

Trail Run 5 km
Jun
12
Fr

New Body Fitness 5k

5 km
Jun
13
Sa

Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Jun
13
Sa

John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K

5 km
Jun
13
Sa

Norway Strong 5K

5 km
Jun
13
Sa

Capital City Pride Stride 5K

5 km
Jun
14
Su

Pigman Triathlon

Triathlon
Jun
19-21
Fr - Su

Trestle Hustle

Duathlon 5 km 10 km
Jun
20
Sa

Movie Madness Half Marathon

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Jun
20
Sa

Schuetzen NEIN! Endurance Run

Backyard Ultra 9 hr
Jun
27
Sa

Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Jun
27
Sa

Sturgis Falls 10K

5 km 10 km
Jun
27
Sa

Timber City Adventure Race

Jun
28
Su

Ames Triathlon

Triathlon
July 2026
Jul
4
Sa

Pulpit to Pulpit

5 km
Jul
4
Sa

Firecracker 5K - Harpers Ferry

5 km