Running races in Iowa, United States
Find running races in Iowa, United States. Compare 5 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 50K races, half marathons, 10K races, 10 mile races and 25K races.
Events to explore include Yippee-Ki-Yay Races, Miner 49er and Woodpecker Six.
10 listed events · 5 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
5 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Yippee-Ki-Yay Races
USACouncil Bluffs, Iowa
Out-and-back races on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, mainly crushed limestone with paved sections.
· 10K / 50K / Half marathon · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Miner 49er
USADubuque, Iowa
Trail races through Mines of Spain, with woodland paths, prairie sections, stream crossings and views of the Mississippi River.
· 25K / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Woodpecker Six
USACentral City, Iowa
A six-hour woodland trail race on a hilly loop through Pinicon Ridge Park, with a change of direction every two hours.
· 6H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races
USAGranger, Iowa
Looped trail races at Jester Park with rolling hills, flat stretches and an equestrian-centre base.
· 100mi / 10mi / 50K / 50mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗The Hitchcock Experience
USAHoney Creek, Iowa
Winter trail races on the hills of Hitchcock Nature Center, including a night-start 50-miler and a two-part 101K challenge.
· 100mi / 101K / 50mi / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Haunted 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Iowa City, IA
USAIowa City, Iowa
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →IMT Des Moines Marathon
USADes Moines, Iowa
Des Moines’ 25th-anniversary October marathon.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Bettendorf, IA
USABettendorf, Iowa
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at Middle Park in Bettendorf.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Des Moines, IA
USADes Moines, Iowa
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at Easter Lake Park in Des Moines.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Mines of Spain 100
USADubuque, Iowa
One-hundred-mile and one-hundred-kilometre races on the trails of the Mines of Spain Recreation Area.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Iowa
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Central City (1), Council Bluffs (1), Dubuque (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Iowa
Which running races are coming up in Iowa, United States?
Yippee-Ki-Yay Races is listed for 24 October 2026 (entry closed). Miner 49er is listed for 7 November 2026. Woodpecker Six is listed for 14 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Iowa, United States?
Look for 50K races, half marathons, 10K races, 10 mile races and 25K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Iowa, United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.