Iowa Half Marathon Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best half marathons in Iowa for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 30 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

January 2026
Jan
11
Sunday

Time Travel Half-Marathon - Cedar Falls

5 km 10 km 21 km
Jan
11
Sunday

Time Travel Half-Marathon - Des Moines

5 km 10 km 21 km
February 2026
Feb
7
Saturday

PBR Half Marathon

21 km
April 2026
Apr
25
Saturday

Kewash Marathon

5 km 10 km 13 mi 26 mi
May 2026
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

5 km 5 mi 10 km 13 mi
May
2
Saturday

IronHorse - Riceville, IA

5 km 10 km 21 km 42 km
May
8-9
Fr - Sa

Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 21 km
May
30
Saturday

EMC DAM to DSM

21 km
June 2026
Jun
20
Saturday

Movie Madness Half Marathon

5 km 10 km 21 km
October 2026
Oct
18
Sunday

Des Moines Marathon

5 km 10 km 21 km 42 km
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