Iowa Half Marathon Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best half marathons in Iowa for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 31 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

May 2026
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
May
2
Saturday

IronHorse - Riceville, IA

5 km 10 km Half Marathon Marathon
May
8-9
Fr - Sa

Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km Half Marathon
May
16
Saturday

US Road Running - Bettendorf

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
May
30
Saturday

EMC DAM to DSM

Half Marathon
June 2026
Jun
7
Sunday

Cedar Rapids Marathon

5 km 10 km Half Marathon Marathon
Jun
20
Saturday

Movie Madness Half Marathon

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
August 2026
Aug
1
Saturday

Wapsi Wiggle Half Marathon

5 km Half Marathon
September 2026
Sep
5
Saturday

Step up Half Marathon

5 km Half Marathon
Sep
27
Sunday

Greater Des Moines Half Marathon

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
October 2026
Oct
18
Sunday

Des Moines Marathon

5 km 10 km Half Marathon Marathon
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