Iowa Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best running races in Iowa for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 94 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!

November 2025
Nov
22
Saturday

Stuffed Turkey Endurance Race

Trail Run 10 mi 50 km 50 mi 100 mi
Nov
22
Saturday

Santa Fun Run

5 km
Nov
27
Thursday

Ames Turkey Trot

5 km
Nov
27
Thursday

Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K

5 km
Nov
27
Thursday

Waukee Turkey Trot

5 km
December 2025
Dec
6-7
Sa - Su

Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs

Trail Run 13 mi 50 mi 101 km 100 mi
Dec
31
Wednesday

The Critter

Backyard Ultra 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr
February 2026
Feb
14
Saturday

Cupid's Chase Council Bluffs 5K

5 km
Feb
14
Saturday

Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run

5 km 10 km
April 2026
Apr
11
Saturday

Riverview Riverwalk

5 km
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 13 mi
May
3
Sunday

Red Shoe Run - Iowa City

5 km
May
30
Saturday

EMC DAM to DSM

13 mi
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