Ranked · Updated September 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.
Trestle Tap 9K
Madrid, IA · Aug 28, 2027
20th Annual Pink Ribbon Run
Cedar Falls, IA · Oct 3, 2026
Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · Jul 11, 2027
Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)
Bettendorf, IA · Aug 21, 2027
Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Cedar Rapids, IA · Oct 10, 2026
Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State Forest
Harpers Ferry, IA · Sep 20, 2026
IMT Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA · Oct 18, 2026
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (40)
Iowa City, IA · Oct 3, 2026
Scott Sterrett Memorial Races
Cedar Falls, IA · Nov 7, 2026
Turkey Trails- Des Moines
Des Moines, IA · Nov 22, 2026
Finish Strong: Dan Sorensen 5K
Pella, IA · Oct 3, 2026
The Driftless Half Marathon
Lansing, IA · Oct 10, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
Des Moines, IA · Nov 14, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)
Bettendorf, IA · Nov 21, 2026
2026 Bone Dash Iowa
Solon, IA · Oct 10, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51)
Bettendorf, IA · Dec 19, 2026
St. Vincent DePaul Run/Walk/Bike for the Poor
Dubuque, IA · Sep 26, 2026
Harvest Festival Champagne 5K
Clear Lake, IA · Oct 3, 2026
Village Zombie Run 5
Davenport, IA · Oct 24, 2026
Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run
Boone, IA · Sep 19, 2026
WWY 5K (no one walks alone)
Des Moines, IA · Sep 19, 2026
Running Free 5K Presented by Running Wild
Davenport, IA · Sep 19, 2026
Blue Believers
Des Moines, IA · Sep 20, 2026
Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Des Moines, IA · Sep 27, 2026
Spooky Sprint- Des Moines
Polk City, IA · Oct 10, 2026
Rankings reflect runner activity on Find The Run — saves, reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days — and update daily.