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10K5K1 mi0.5 miRegistration open

Run for the Schools

Iowa City, Iowa
Entry from
$20
Days to go
12
Register from $20 on RunSignUprunsignup.com

At a glance

Date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Distances
10K, 5K, 1 mi, 0.5 mi
Registration
Registration open until Oct 16, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
runsignup.com
Listed from
RunSignUp
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Iowa City Road Races, Inc. is a non-profit group of volunteers committed to provide a means for fund raising in the community while promoting health and fitness through running at all skill levels.

Run for the Schools directly benefits students from the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Schools.

Key dates

Registration opens

Jan 7, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 28, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Race day

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Pricing

10K

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$45

5K

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$40

1 Mile

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$20

1/2-Mile

Tier 2, until Oct 16, 2026

$20

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