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2026-2027 5K Races in Des Moines, Iowa

Every upcoming 5K around Des Moines, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

21 upcoming 5K races found · 7 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field249 finishersTurkey Trails- Des Moinesin the 5K
Sun, Oct 18, 2026IMT Des Moines Marathon Des Moines, IAMarathonHalf Marathon5K1 MileFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Girls on the Run 5K Des Moines, IA5KFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Born to Run 5k Des Moines, IA5K1 MileFrom $37Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46) Des Moines, IA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $30Register Sun, Nov 22, 2026Turkey Trails- Des Moines Des Moines, IA50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $38Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026The Des Moines Turkey Trot Des Moines, IA5K300mFrom $50Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K Des Moines, IA5K10K15KFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50) Des Moines, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 13, 2027Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk Des Moines, IA5KHalf MarathonMarathon100mFrom $37Details Sun, Mar 14, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines Des Moines, IA1 Mile5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Drake Road Races Des Moines, IAHalf Marathon10K5KRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sat, May 1, 2027Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Des Moines, IAHalf Marathon10K5K10KFrom $45Details Sat, May 15, 2027Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Des Moines, IA5KFrom $40Details Sun, May 30, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines Des Moines, IA1 Mile5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Wed, Jun 2, 2027The Big Run 5k Des Moines, IA5KRegistration opens Mar 8, 2027FreeDetails Sat, Jun 12, 2027Capital City Pride Stride 5K Des Moines, IA5KRegistration opens Nov 1From $35Details Sun, Jun 27, 2027Treat Trot Des Moines Des Moines, IA5K10K15KFrom $30Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines Des Moines, IA50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 15, 2027Summer Sizzler- Des Moines Des Moines, IA5K10K15KFrom $30Details Sun, Sep 5, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Des Moines Des Moines, IA50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 2, 2027The Blazing 5k Des Moines, IA5KFrom $15Details

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 14, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Des Moines

When are most 5K races held in Des Moines?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Des Moines, with 5 of the 21, followed by May with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Des Moines 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 7 5K races in Des Moines with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:11, 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.

Where can I train for a 5K in Des Moines?

Browse Des Moines run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.

Are there trail 5K races near Des Moines?

Yes, one race around Des Moines gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.