10K Races in Iowa
Iowa has 25 upcoming 10K races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in April, May, and December. Des Moines is the busiest city with 10 races, ahead of Bettendorf (10) and Corydon (1).
10K races by month in Iowa
Sep (7) · Oct (6) · Aug (5) · Nov (3) · Dec (2) · Apr (1) · May (1)
Showing 24 of 25
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)
Bettendorf, IA
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)
August 15, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)
September 12, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)
September 19, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)
Bettendorf, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)
September 20, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Des Moines, IA
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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
September 27, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines
October 1, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
October 10, 2026
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (42)
Bettendorf, IA
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (42)
October 18, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)
October 31, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k
November 7, 2026
Carlisle, IA
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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
November 14, 2026
Des Moines, IA
Frequently asked questions
How long is a 10K race?▾
A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). It is a popular step-up distance from the 5K and a great intermediate goal for runners building toward a half marathon.
What is the largest 10K in the US?▾
The AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta is the largest 10K in the world, drawing over 60,000 runners every Fourth of July. The BOLDERBoulder in Colorado is another massive 10K with 45,000+ participants.
What is a good 10K time?▾
The average US 10K finish time is around 55-60 minutes. Competitive runners aim for sub-45 minutes, while beginners often target finishing under 1 hour 10 minutes.
How do I train for a 10K?▾
A typical 10K training plan is 8-10 weeks with 3-4 runs per week, including one longer run that builds to 6-7 miles. If you can comfortably run a 5K, you are ready to start training for a 10K.