When in July are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Iowa is July 3 and July 4, with 4 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, July 3 with 3. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · July 2027 · Iowa
July 2027 5K Races in Iowa
Every 5K in Iowa in July 2027, all 7 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
7 5K races in July 2027
When in July
The July Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across July. The busiest weekend is July 3 and July 4, with 4 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The July 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
July 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in July
7 total Sat, Jul 3, 2027Greater 8 and 5K Creston, IAFrom $25Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Ditmars Wine Run 5k Council Bluffs, IAFrom $25Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Revolution Run Council Bluffs, IAFrom $35Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027City of Maples 4th of July 5k Osage, IARegistration opens Jan 4, 2027From $25Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines Des Moines, IARegistration opens Oct 1From $22Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (28) Bettendorf, IAFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (30) Bettendorf, IAFrom $30Register
Common Questions About Running a July 5K in Iowa
When should I sign up for a July 5K?
As early as you can. 3 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 5 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a July 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $22 up to $35. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
5K Races in Other Months
June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.