5K Races in Iowa
Iowa has 113 upcoming 5K races scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 85 of 113 races (75%) take place between May and September, with July (34 events) the busiest month. No single city dominates the calendar. Des Moines leads with 19 races, followed by Bettendorf (13), Council Bluffs (4), and Cedar Falls (3). The remaining 65% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
5K races by month in Iowa
Jul (34) · Aug (17) · Sep (16) · Jun (15) · Oct (13) · Nov (9) · May (3) · Dec (3) · Jan (1) · Feb (1) · Apr (1)
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Heritage Days 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Fun Run
Rock Rapids, IA
Heritage Days 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Fun Run
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2026 DSM World Refugee Day 5K
Des Moines, IA
2026 DSM World Refugee Day 5K
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Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K
Cedar Falls, IA
Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K
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Movie Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (25)
Bettendorf, IA
Movie Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (25)
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Claydigger 5K Run/Walk & Kids 400m Dash
Sheffield, IA
