Ranked · Updated November 2026
The Most Popular Races in Iowa
Ranked by real runner activity on Find The Run — saves, race-week reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days. The races Iowa's runners are actually engaging with.
Festive Pines 5K
Indianola, IA · Dec 19, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
Des Moines, IA · Nov 14, 2026
Turkey Trails- Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · Nov 22, 2026
Scott Sterrett Memorial Races
Cedar Falls, IA · Nov 7, 2026
Unity In The Community
Grinnell, IA · Apr 24, 2027
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51)
Bettendorf, IA · Dec 19, 2026
Miles in the Maize
North Liberty, IA · Nov 7, 2026
Run for the Kids 5K
Ottumwa, IA · Nov 22, 2026
Boone FLEXgivin' 5K
Boone, IA · Nov 26, 2026
Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Cedar Rapids, IA · Nov 26, 2026
Christmas in LeClaire Ugly Christmas Sweater 5k Run/Walk
Le Claire, IA · Dec 5, 2026
Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K
Des Moines, IA · Dec 5, 2026
Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (14)
Iowa City, IA · Apr 3, 2027
Trestle Tap 9K
Madrid, IA · Aug 28, 2027
Live Your Best Life 5k
Iowa City, IA · Nov 7, 2026
Born to Run 5k
Des Moines, IA · Nov 14, 2026
Santa 5k Fun Run/Walk
Muscatine, IA · Nov 21, 2026
Ames Turkey Trot
Ames, IA · Nov 26, 2026
Candy Cane Course - Des Moines
Altoona, IA · Dec 20, 2026
Lewis & Clark Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run
Council Bluffs, IA · Apr 24, 2027
Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Des Moines, IA · May 1, 2027
Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K
Iowa City, IA · May 2, 2027
EMC DAM to DSM
Polk City, IA · Jun 5, 2027
Ditmars Wine Run 5k
Council Bluffs, IA · Jul 3, 2027
Revolution Run
Council Bluffs, IA · Jul 3, 2027
Rankings reflect runner activity on Find The Run — saves, reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days — and update daily.