Races in Iowa
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 50 upcoming races in Iowa from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is 2026 Healthiest State Annual Walk presented by Delta Dental on October 7 in Please select your city. Registration is open for 34. One advertises prize money.
Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites
With aid station data
1 aidin 11 days
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (42)
Bettendorf, IA
MarathonHalf Marathon+2
Open until Oct 17from $30
1 aidin 4 days
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)
Des Moines, IA
MarathonHalf Marathon+2
Open until Oct 10from $30
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October 2026
29 races2026 Healthiest State Annual Walk presented by Delta Dental
Please select your city, IARegistration openHaunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)
Des Moines, IAMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Oct 10from $30Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Cedar Rapids, IAHalf Marathon10K+1Open until Oct 11from $12.99THE SCHEELS - FOLDS OF HONOR IOWA 2026 RUCK OF REMEMBRANCE
West Des Moines, IA20K10K+1Open until Oct 10from $35Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (42)
Bettendorf, IAMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Oct 17from $30Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)
Bettendorf, IAMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Oct 31from $30
November 2026
13 racesHillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k
Carlisle, IAHalf Marathon10K+1Open until Nov 7from $55Sleep In Sleep Out 4 Youth Homelessness hosted by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (Rho Eta Sigma Chapter) & Full Tilt Riders MC (Central Ia Chapter)
Marshalltown, IARegistration openGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
Des Moines, IAMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Nov 14from $30
December 2026
1 raceMarch 2027
1 raceJune 2027
2 racesHawkeye 200
Marshalltown, IA
August 2027
1 raceSeptember 2027
3 racesQuick answers
What is the next race in Iowa?
2026 Healthiest State Annual Walk presented by Delta Dental, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Please select your city.
How many races in Iowa have open registration?
34 of the 50 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including 2026 Healthiest State Annual Walk presented by Delta Dental, 2026 Bone Dash Iowa and 2026 Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild.
Which races in Iowa offer prize money?
One race advertises prize money.
How many of the races in Iowa are ultramarathons?
14 of the 50 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 36 are shorter races.
What is the busiest month for races in Iowa?
October 2026, with 29 of the 50. November 2026 follows with 13.
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