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    5Ks in Iowa

    Every 5k we track across Iowa, sorted by date. Each card shows deterministic 0–100 scores for beginner-friendliness, PR potential, value, vibe, and family appeal.

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    Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Peosta, Iowa
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    Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (20)

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Bettendorf, Iowa
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    Spurthi - A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Bettendorf, Iowa
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    Iowa Trail Run Series: Ledges

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Madrid, Iowa
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    Stars Stripes Spirit 5K

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Des Moines, Iowa
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    Tulip Festival Road Race

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Orange City, Iowa
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    Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

    Sun, May 17, 2026
    Des Moines, Iowa
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    Miss Clinton County 5K

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Dewitt, Iowa
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    5K/1K For Lyme AWARENESS

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Fairfax, Iowa
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    4th Annual New Body Fitness 5k

    Fri, Jun 12, 2026
    Tipton, Iowa
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    Norway Strong 5K

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Norway, Iowa
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    Iowa Trail Run Series: A Midsummer Night's Run

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Ames, Iowa
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    John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 5K Walk/Run

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Waterloo, Iowa
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    Capital City Pride Stride 5K

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Des Moines, Iowa
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (25)

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Bettendorf, Iowa
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    The Bridge of Storm Lake's Run For Our Future 2025

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Storm Lake, Iowa
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    Iowa Trail Run Series: Sleepy Hollow

    Sat, Jun 27, 2026
    Des Moines, Iowa
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    RuckUs 4 FREEDOM

    Sat, Jun 27, 2026
    Marshalltown, Iowa
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    Sturgis Falls 5K & 10K

    Sat, Jun 27, 2026
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
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    Firecracker 5K

    Sat, Jul 4, 2026
    Harpers Ferry, Iowa
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    Pulpit to Pulpit

    Sat, Jul 4, 2026
    Decorah, Iowa
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    Ditmars Wine Run 5k

    Sun, Jul 5, 2026
    Council Bluffs, Iowa
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    Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk

    Sat, Jul 18, 2026
    Miles, Iowa
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    ELCA 5K Des Moines

    Sat, Jul 18, 2026
    Des Moines, Iowa
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    Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)

    Sat, Jul 18, 2026
    Bettendorf, Iowa
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    Nordic Fest Elveløpet

    Sat, Jul 25, 2026
    Decorah, Iowa
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    The Great Jones County Fair 5K Race

    Sat, Jul 25, 2026
    Monticello, Iowa
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    Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half Marathon

    Sat, Aug 1, 2026
    Riceville, Iowa
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    ShamRock N Run

    Sat, Aug 1, 2026
    Waterloo, Iowa
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    Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

    Sat, Aug 8, 2026
    Adel, Iowa
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    Atkins Watermelon Days 5k Walk/Run 2026

    Sat, Aug 8, 2026
    Atkins, Iowa
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    Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)

    Sat, Aug 15, 2026
    Bettendorf, Iowa
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    Timber Tri

    Sat, Aug 22, 2026
    Corning, Iowa
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    Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester Park

    Sun, Sep 13, 2026
    Granger, Iowa
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    Fillmore 5k

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Cascade, Iowa
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    BVRMC AWARE 5K

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Storm Lake, Iowa
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Bettendorf, Iowa
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    WWY 5K (no one walks alone)

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Des Moines, Iowa
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    Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest

    Sun, Sep 20, 2026
    Harpers Ferry, Iowa
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    Blue Believers

    Sun, Sep 20, 2026
    Des Moines, Iowa
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    77th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Centerville, Iowa
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    Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

    Sun, Sep 27, 2026
    Des Moines, Iowa
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    Harvest Festival Champagne 5K

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Clear Lake, Iowa
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    GRRRR Great River Road Road Race

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    McGregor, Iowa
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    Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer

    Sun, Oct 4, 2026
    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa
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    The Blazing 5k

    Sun, Oct 4, 2026
    Des Moines, Iowa
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    B-INSPIRED 5K

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Madrid, Iowa
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    Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (42)

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Bettendorf, Iowa
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    RUNorwalk

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Norwalk, Iowa
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    To Grandmother's House We Go

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    West Des Moines, Iowa
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    Scott Sterrett Memorial Races

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
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    Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Coon Rapids, Iowa
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    Miles in the Maize

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    North Liberty, Iowa
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    Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Bettendorf, Iowa
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Ames Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Ames, Iowa
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Turkey Trot 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Waterloo, Iowa
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Ankeny, Iowa
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Hawkeye Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Iowa City, Iowa
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    Festive Pines 5K

    Sat, Dec 19, 2026
    Indianola, Iowa
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    Top metros in Iowa for 5ks

    Cities in Iowa with the most 5k races on the calendar.

    Des Moines9Bettendorf8Waterloo3Madrid2Ames2Storm Lake2Cedar Falls2Harpers Ferry2Decorah2CEDAR RAPIDS2Peosta1Orange City1