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Iowa Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Iowa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 83 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Iowa below and join the walking community at these great events!
July 2026
Walkers may use the in person 5K or 1 Mile routes from the east side of the courthouse in Vinton, IA, with a children's loop around the courthouse. A virtual 5K runs July 17 to 19 and includes t shirt and medal shipping with t shirts guar..
Walkers can take the 5K course at the Thresher's Grounds in Miles, IA as part of Thresher Days; the course is open to all ages and runs alongside the 5K run. Shirts and sizes are guaranteed for registrations on or before July 3rd.
Walkers follow the 5K out and back route starting near Paw Park in Cedar Falls along the South Main bike trail under Greenhill Road. Packet pickup is available at North Star Community Services before or on race day, and the event welcomes walkers..
Routes of 5K and 1K start at Imes Covered Bridge and wind through St Charles toward Madison County bridges. Packet pickup the evening before at Old Settlers Park and morning at Imes Covered Bridge; registrants by July 6 get a T shirt.
Walkers can choose 5K or 1 Mile routes that start at St. Marys Church parking lot, 1749 Racine Ave NE, Solon, IA. Restrooms and portables are available, strollers are welcome, no dogs or bikes, and parking is at Solon Recreation and Nature Ar..
Walkers can take the flat, fast 5K course at Victory Park in Walcott, IA, with chip timing and a post race party. Packet pick up is available Friday and Saturday morning and registering by July 1 guarantees a shirt.
Walkers can take the 5K route starting at the Bike Arch on 3rd Street between Vine and McClure in Lake View, following Black Hawk Lake and the Sauk Rail Trail past the Witches Tower on mixed pavement and gravel. A short cut provides a shorter opt..
Walkers can join the 5 km family run/walk along the Upper Iowa River, starting at 400 W Claiborne St in Decorah. The course runs through parks and scenic river surroundings alongside the running races.
Walkers can take part in a 5k walk in Swisher with check in at the Swisher American Legion (68 3rd St SE, Swisher, IA). Day of and online registration are available and the kids 1/2 mi fun run and 400 yd dash are free for ages 10 and unde..
August 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K Run/Walk or the Training Half Marathon of 13 Miles, both starting at the WGWL Trailhead, 110 East Main Street, Riceville IA. Paved trail through farmland, woods and restored prairie; pancakes provided.
The event offers walkers an untimed 5K route starting at 501 Huckleberry Lane in Le Claire, IA and is open to all ages. Participants receive a shirt, an individual color packet and a grab bag. Children 5 and under need not register unless they wa..
Walkers can follow the scenic 5K route at the Okoboji site, through lakefront neighborhoods and along a paved path by West Lake Okoboji. Entry is $25 and includes refreshments and a T shirt, and walkers are welcome.
Walkers follow the 5K route starting uptown at Iowa 44 and North 1st Street, with BIB pickup on the east side of the square. Day of registration must be completed by 7:40 AM and online registration closes July 31.
The event offers a 2K walk starting at Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa, IA alongside the 5K race, with family activities and a finish festival. Parking is directed south of the stadium.
Walkers follow a 5K flat paved course in Union, IA, with the event based at 502 Main St. No pets or bikes are allowed and the walk runs alongside the 5K run.
Walk options include 5K and 1 Mile on a chip timed course on local streets, starting and finishing at the Atkins City Park Pavilion on the west side of the park. Packets are available for pickup before the race.