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IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned
Sat, May 2, 2026, 6:30 AM CDT5K, 6.2 Miles, 13.1094 Miles, 26.22 MilesRiceville, IA
Steady EffortRUN
Course · Road · Rolling · Timed race
Donut Dash 5K
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT5KCedar Falls, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
Iowa Trail Run Series: Mines of Spain
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 13.1 MilesDubuque, IA
Push PotentialRUN
Course · Trail · Hilly · Timed race
St Mary 5k Run & Walk
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT1 Miles, 5KFairfield, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Flat · Timed race
Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K + Team Relay
Sun, May 3, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT5K, 6.2 Miles, 10K, 13.1 MilesDes Moines, IA
Steady EffortRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K
Sun, May 3, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT5KIowa City, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Family-oriented
2026 Market to Market Relay Iowa
Sat, May 9, 2026, 5:45 AM CDT77 MilesDes Moines, IA
Push PotentialRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run
Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT5K, 10K, 21KHarpers Ferry, IA
Push PotentialRUN
Course · Trail · Hilly · Family-oriented
Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT5KDes Moines, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
Iowa Hope Run
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT100m, 2K, 5K, 10.1KDes Moines, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
'Be A Light' 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT1.5 Miles, 3.1 MilesHoly Cross, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
Urbandale Color Run
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT5KUrbandale, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
Death by 5k Waterloo
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT50KWaterloo, IA
Push PotentialRUN
Course · Road · Rolling · Timed race
Iowa Trail Run Series: Ledges
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT5K, 10KMadrid, IA
Steady EffortRUN
Course · Trail · Rolling · Timed race
Tulip Festival Road Race
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:05 AM CDT1 Miles, 5KOrange City, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Road · Rolling · Timed race
Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (20)
Embrace the tropical spirit at this Luau-themed run in Bettendorf, featuring a costume contest and distances from 5K to half marathon.
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- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Stars Stripes Spirit 5K
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT5KDes Moines, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
Spurthi - A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT3.1 MilesBettendorf, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:15 AM CDT1 Miles, 3.1 MilesPeosta, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Hilly · Timed race
Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT3.1 MilesCouncil Bluffs, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Family-oriented
Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance
Sun, May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT3.1 MilesDes Moines, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
The Stu
Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT4 MilesMason City, IA
EasygoingRUN
Course · Road · Flat · Timed race
Miss Clinton County 5K
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT3.1 MilesDewitt, IA
Steady EffortRUN
Course · Rolling · Timed race
Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines
Sun, May 24, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 13.1 MilesDes Moines, IA
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