RunningIowa
Running in Iowa
Browse upcoming amateur running events and compare dates, locations, and popularity. in Iowa.
Upcoming dates Iowa Community-rated events
Events listed
73
Sport
Running
Area
Iowa
Radius
300 km
This calendar in numbers
This calendar currently lists 73 upcoming events, from Aug 13, 2026 to Apr 17, 2027. September is the busiest month, with 26 events scheduled. Events are spread across 48 different locations; Omaha hosts the most (10). Course distances range from 5 km to 42.2 km.
Browse all 73 events by date
August 2026
- Freedom Run Presented by UnityPoint Health Aug 13
- Kornfest Fun Run Aug 15
- Lena Brew Run 5k Aug 15
- Lena Brew Run 5k Aug 15
- RSM Color Run Aug 15
- The Nick Teddy 5k Presented By Tug Fest-Illinois Aug 15
- Watermelon Stampede Aug 15
- Summer Sizzler - Omaha Aug 22
- Summer Sizzler - Des Moines Aug 23
- Omaha Marathon Aug 27
- Deal's Orchard Spiked Apple 5k Aug 29
- Lincolnway Run Aug 29
September 2026
- Golden Harvest Half Marathon, 5k & 10k - Rochester Sep 6
- NewBo Run Sep 6
- 42nd Annual Healthy Human Race Sep 12
- Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Cedar Falls Sep 12
- Capital Pursuit Sep 13
- Dubuque Benefit Classic - 48th Annual Sep 13
- Rally for Life Sep 13
- AppleJack Fun Run & Walk Sep 19
- Golden Harvest Half Marathon, 5k & 10k - Omaha Sep 19
- Harvest Hammer Duathlon 2026 Sep 19
- Kids Fun Run Sep 19
- Run for Beer - Reclaimed Rails Brewing Co Sep 20
- 77th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run Sep 26
- Apple Fest Run/Walk Sep 26
- Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Sep 26
- Quad Cities Marathon Sep 26
- Run For Pie Sep 26
- St. Joseph Marathon Sep 26
- St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon Sep 26
- Golden Harvest Half Marathon, 5k & 10k - Des Moines Sep 27
- Heartland Marathon Sep 27
- Omaha Marathon 2026 Sep 27
- RunB4Wine 5K Sep 27
- Serving Our Seniors 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk - 2026 Sep 27
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon Sep 27
- TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon Sep 27
October 2026
- 43rd Annual Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for Wishes Oct 3
- Brains Together Annual Event Oct 3
- Corpuscle Shuffle 5K Run/Walk Oct 3
- Dead Run 2026 Oct 3
- Harvest Half Marathon and 10K Oct 3
- Des Moines Superhero Heart Run Oct 4
- Ditmar's Spiked Apple 5k Oct 4
- Backbone Trail Run Oct 10
- Sowing & Reaping 5Ks Oct 10
- The Driftless Half Marathon Oct 10
- Mankato Marathon Oct 16
- 2026 Market to Market Relay Nebraska Oct 17
- Mankato Marathon Oct 17
- Market to Market Relay - Nebraska Oct 17
- Spooky Sprint - Omaha Oct 17
- 2026 Bankers Trust 10K Oct 18
- 2026 Healthiest State Initiative 5K Des Moines Marathon Oct 18
- 2026 IMT Des Moines Half Marathon Oct 18
- 2026 IMT Des Moines Marathon Oct 18
- GOATz Trail Runs Oct 18
- IMT Des Moines Marathon Oct 18
- Iowa City Run for the Schools Oct 18
- Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra Oct 24
- Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K, Half Marathon, 10K Races Oct 24
- Hot Cider Hustle - Omaha Oct 25
- 1st Annual Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5k Oct 31
November 2026
- Starlight Stroll 2026 Nov 6
- 2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT) Nov 10
- Run The Ritter Nov 14
- Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot Nov 26
- Omaha Turkey Trot Nov 26
December 2026
- Hitchcock Experience Dec 5
March 2027
April 2027
- Drake Road Races Apr 17