Iowa Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best obstacle runs in Iowa for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 93 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

July 2025
Jul
11
Friday

Party in Pink 10K Run/Walk

5 km 10 km
Jul
12
Saturday

House of Hope Trail Blaze

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Jul
12
Saturday

Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

5 km
Jul
19
Saturday

Waukee Fine Arts Footrace

5 km
Jul
19
Saturday

Lake Macbride Trail Races

Trail Run 25 km 50 km
Jul
19
Saturday

Olathea Creek Wine Run 5k

5 km
Jul
19
Saturday

Rustic Run

4 mi
Jul
26
Saturday

Whiterock Ultra

Trail Run 50 km 50 mi
Jul
26
Saturday

Nordic Fest Elveløpet

5 km 15 km
Jul
26
Saturday

First Responders "Bring in the Backup" Triathlon

Triathlon
Jul
26
Saturday

Swisher Fun Days 5K Run/Walk

5 km
Jul
27
Sunday

All American 8 Mile - Cedar Falls

4 mi 8 mi
August 2025
Aug
2
Saturday

Moorehead Park Trail Marathon

Trail Run 8 mi 17 mi 26 mi
Aug
2
Saturday

Wapsi Wiggle Half Marathon

5 km 13 mi
Aug
2
Saturday

Trail of the Dragon 50 Mile Run

Trail Run 50 km 50 mi
Aug
2
Saturday

IOLBC 5k Fun Run

5 km
Aug
2
Saturday

Monroe Annual Micro Marathon

5 km
Aug
9
Saturday

Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K

5 km
Aug
9
Saturday

Mines Of Spain Trail Races

Trail Run 4 mi 7 mi 13 mi
Aug
9
Saturday

Twin Lakes Triathlon

Triathlon
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