Explore Des Moines' best trails in this 8-mile run, featuring clear support, basic timing, and unique race items.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Quirky

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT·4 Miles, 8 Miles·Des Moines, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Trail · Rolling · Timed race

Enjoy a fun and festive 4-mile(ish) off-road trail run at Jester Park, complete with beer and bagels. A quirky, delightful experience awaits.

• Fun
• Quirky
• Festive

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT·4 Miles·Granger, IA

Steady EffortTRAIL

Course · Trail · Rolling

Embrace the changing seasons with a unique point-to-point 5K, celebrating new growth in spring and looking forward to the fall harvest.

• Fun
• Quirky

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT·5K·Eldridge, IA

EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

Embrace your inner pirate at this themed run in Bettendorf, featuring multiple distances, awards, and a best costume prize.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT·5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles·Bettendorf, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Run for a powerful cause, supporting women survivors of sexual trafficking with a half-marathon, 5K, or kid's fun run.

• Fun
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT·0.4 Miles, 5K, 13.1 Miles·Newton, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Challenge your strength and speed in this unique 5K and 1-mile event where lifting reps can reduce your race time.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT·1 Miles, 5K·Waterloo, IA

EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Run, eat donuts, and race the clock in this uniquely fun 5K where every donut eaten shaves time off your finish.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT·3.1 Miles·Ames, IA

EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Embrace the tropical spirit at this Luau-themed run in Bettendorf, featuring a costume contest and distances from 5K to half marathon.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky
• Festive

Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT·5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles·Bettendorf, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Challenge yourself with 5K, 10K, or a Half Marathon on an out-and-back course, earning a finisher medal and competing for awards and series points.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky

Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT·5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles·Bettendorf, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Run for a cause and a chance at cash prizes at this pre-4th of July event supporting Creston's High Lakes Trails.

• Competitive
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT·5K, 8 Miles·Creston, IA

EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

Start your Gemboree weekend with a friendly 5K walk or run, complete with coffee and breakfast to fuel your celebration.

• Fun
• Festive

Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT·3.1 Miles·Paullina, IA

EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Family-oriented

Embrace your inner duck at this fun, themed 5K and Kids' Fun Run, supporting North Star Community Services with a post-race Rubber Duck Splash.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT·5K·Cedar Falls, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Run an out-and-back course in Bettendorf, earn a medal, and show off your best costume.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky

Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT·5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles·Bettendorf, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Timed race

A vibrant summer event in Des Moines offering multiple distances, great swag, and a welcoming atmosphere for families and friends.

• Fun
• Festive

Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT·3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 9.3 Miles·Des Moines, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Walkers welcome

Embrace the Halloween spirit at Medal Madness in Bettendorf, IA, offering multiple distances and a chance to win for best costume.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky
• Festive

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT·5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles, 26.2 Miles·Bettendorf, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Run flat, fast courses for a good cause, then celebrate with pie, music, and a quirky Hillbilly Bag Drop at the finish line.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Competitive
• Quirky
• Festive

Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 8:30 AM CST·3.1 Miles, 10K, 13.1 Miles·Carlisle, IA

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Run through a corn maze and pumpkin patch, enjoy fall scenery, and support youth running programs at this unique Iowa event.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Competitive
• Quirky
• Festive

Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 9:30 AM CST·1 Miles, 5K, 4 Miles·North Liberty, IA

EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race