When are most 5K races held in Iowa City?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Iowa City, with 3 of the 12, followed by May with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
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2026-2027 5K Races in Iowa City, Iowa
Every upcoming 5K around Iowa City, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
12 upcoming 5K races found
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Run for the Schools Iowa City, IARegistration closedFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Live Your Best Life 5k Iowa City, IAFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Pink Strides 5K Iowa City, IAFrom $15Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Hawkeye Turkey Trot Iowa City, IAFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49) Iowa City, IAFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (53) Iowa City, IAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 6, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (05) Iowa City, IAFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 6, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (09) Iowa City, IAFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (13) Iowa City, IAFrom $30Register Sat, May 1, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (17) Iowa City, IAFrom $30Register Sun, May 2, 2027Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K Iowa City, IARegistration opens Dec 1From $40Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (22) Iowa City, IAFrom $30Register
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 16, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Iowa City
Where can I train for a 5K in Iowa City?
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