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Race directory · Iowa, United States

Marathons in Iowa, United States

36 upcoming races are listed in Iowa, including 10 marathons, 30 half marathons and 11 ultras. The next is River’s Edge Trail Half Marathon on September 26, 2026.

October has the most races. Race pages link the official source where we have one. Confirm dates and prices with the organizer before you register.

36

Races listed

10

Marathons

October

Busiest month

24 Jul

Last updated

Date Race City Distances
14 Nov 2026 14Nov 26 Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA Des Moines · 42.2K Des Moines 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K
21 Nov 2026 21Nov 26 Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf · 21.1K Bettendorf 21.1K · 10K · 5K
22 Nov 2026 22Nov 26 Turkey Trails- Des Moines Des Moines · 21.1K Des Moines 21.1K · 10K · 5K
12 Dec 2026 12Dec 26 Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA Des Moines · 21.1K Des Moines 21.1K · 10K · 5K
19 Dec 2026 19Dec 26 Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf · 21.1K Bettendorf 21.1K · 10K · 5K
17 Apr 2027 17Apr 27 Drake Road Races Des Moines · 21.1K Des Moines 21.1K · 10K · 5K
24 Apr 2027 24Apr 27 Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Washington · 42.2K Washington 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K
1 May 2027 01May 27 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Des Moines · 21.1K Des Moines 21.1K · 10K · 5K
1 May 2027 01May 27 IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned Riceville · 42.2K Riceville 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K
2 May 2027 02May 27 Palisades Punisher or Promenade Iowa · Ultra Iowa Ultra
8 May 2027 08May 27 Market to Market Relay Iowa Des Moines · 77 Miler Des Moines 77 Miler · Relay
11 May 2027 11May 27 Prairie Series - IA Sioux City · 42.2K Sioux City 42.2K · 21.1K
Showing 25–36 of 36 races

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Common questions

When is the next race in Iowa?

River’s Edge Trail Half Marathon on September 26, 2026. The table above lists every upcoming race in date order.

Which months are busiest in Iowa?

October (17), November (7), May (5), counting every upcoming race listed in Iowa.

Which distances can I run in Iowa?

The listed races include 10 marathons, 30 half marathons, 11 ultras, 22 10Ks and 21 5Ks. Many events offer more than one distance on the same day.

How do I confirm a race’s details?

Open the race page and check its provenance ledger, which shows where each fact came from. Then confirm the date, price and entry rules with the organizer before you register or book travel.

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