5K Races in Iowa
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 32 upcoming 5K races in Iowa from October 2026 to June 2027. The next is 2026 Bone Dash Iowa on October 10 in Solon. Registration is open for 29. 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
1 aidin 39 days
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
Des Moines, IA
MarathonHalf Marathon+2
Open until Nov 14from $30
2 aid
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October 2026
24 racesHaunted 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
7 racesHillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k
Carlisle, IAHalf Marathon10K+1Open until Nov 7from $55Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
Des Moines, IAMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Nov 14from $30
June 2027
1 raceQuick answers
What is the next 5K race in Iowa?
2026 Bone Dash Iowa, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Solon. Distances: 5K, 1 mi.
How many 5K races in Iowa have open registration?
29 of the 32 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including 2026 Bone Dash Iowa, 2026 Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild and Back The Blue Pump N Run.
Which 5K races in Iowa offer prize money?
One race advertises prize money.
What is the busiest month for 5K races in Iowa?
October 2026, with 24 of the 32. November 2026 follows with 7.
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