Iowa · 10K

2026-2027 10K Races in Iowa

Every upcoming 10K in Iowa, all 57 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

57 upcoming 10K races · 21 with finish-time stats

5K Races 111Half Marathons 52Marathons 10
Open map ↗

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Iowa races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field276 finishersKewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5Kin the 5KLongest-running78th year78th Annual Pancake Day Fun Runannual tradition

Iowa 10K Races by City

Bettendorf 14Des Moines 13Iowa City 7Cedar Rapids 7Altoona 3West Des Moines 1Carlisle 1Coon Rapids 1Cedar Falls 1Sioux City 1Marshalltown 1Waterloo 1Washington 1Riceville 1Harpers Ferry 1Council Bluffs 1Centerville 1McGregor 1

10K Races in Iowa by Month

November 2026 8December 2026 5January 2027 5April 2027 8May 2027 7

The Next 10K Runs in Iowa

57 total
Sat, Oct 31, 2026To Grandmother's House We Go West Des Moines, IA5K10K15KFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M Bettendorf, IA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $45Register Sat, Nov 7, 2026Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k Carlisle, IAHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $75Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Iowa Trail Run Series: Whiterock Coon Rapids, IA5K10KHalf Marathon30KFrom $50Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Scott Sterrett Memorial Races Cedar Falls, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Coke Classic 2026 Sioux City, IA5K10KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46) Des Moines, IA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $45Register Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47) Bettendorf, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Turkey Trails- Des Moines Des Moines, IA50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $38Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Marshalltown Area United Way Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Fun Run Marshalltown, IA5K10K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49) Iowa City, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Register Sat, Dec 5, 2026Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K Des Moines, IA5K10K15KFrom $40Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 10K in Iowa

Which Iowa cities have the most 10K races?

Bettendorf (14), Des Moines (13), Iowa City (7), Cedar Rapids (7) lead the state for 10K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 10K races held in Iowa?

November is the busiest month for 10K races in Iowa, with 8 of the 57, followed by April with 8. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Iowa 10K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 20 10K races in Iowa with published results, the typical median finish is around 1:02:14, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 10K races in Iowa?

Yes, 2 races around Iowa get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.