Iowa Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best obstacle runs in Iowa for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 119 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

May 2025
May
3
Saturday

Palisades Punisher or Promenade

Trail Run 4 mi 8 hr
May
3
Saturday

IronHorse - Riceville, IA

5 km 10 km 13 mi
May
3
Saturday

TriByKnight Triathlon

Triathlon
May
3
Saturday

Spurthi - A Race to Inspire 5K

5 km
May
3-4
Sa - Su

Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

5 km 10 km 13 mi
May
3
Saturday

Crane 5K

5 km
May
3
Saturday

Wildcat 5k

5 km
May
4
Sunday

Red Shoe Run - Iowa City

5 km
May
10
Saturday

Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids

5 km
May
10
Saturday

'Be A Light' 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run

5 km
May
17
Saturday

Run For Her Life

5 km 13 mi
May
17-18
Sa - Su

Death by 5k Waterloo

Backyard Ultra 5 km
May
17
Saturday

Sunderbruch B&B Trail Races

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
May
17
Saturday

Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

5 km
May
17
Saturday

Race for Hope DSM

5 km 10 km
May
17-18
Sa - Su

Gladiator Assault Challenge

Obstacle Run 5 km 7 mi
May
17
Saturday

Tulip Festival Road Race

5 km
May
17
Saturday

The Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk

6 km 10 km 13 mi
May
17
Saturday

Bedford Red Brick Run

2 mi 5 km 10 km
May
18
Sunday

Girls on the Run 5K

5 km
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