Race calendar · September 2026 · Iowa

September 2026 5K Races in Iowa

Every 5K in Iowa in September 2026, all 10 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

10 5K races in September 2026

10K in SeptemberHalf Marathon in SeptemberMarathon in September

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The September 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field29 finishersPine Lake Festival 5K Run/Walkin the 5KLongest-running77th year77th Annual Pancake Day Fun Runannual tradition

September 5K Races by City

Des Moines 3Ames 1Ankeny 1Centerville 1Eldora 1Johnston 1Marshalltown 1West Des Moines 1
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Soonest 5K Races in September

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Thu, Sep 24, 2026Johnston Girls Fire Breathing Dragon Homecoming Fun Run Johnston, IA200m1K3K5KFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Pine Lake Festival 5K Run/Walk Eldora, IA5KFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 26, 202677th Annual Pancake Day Fun Run Centerville, IA5K10KFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Run to Exile Des Moines, IA10K5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run Ankeny, IA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Oktemberfest 5K Marshalltown, IA5KFrom $40Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Iowa State Homecoming 5k Benefiting LSI Ames, IA5KFrom $30Details Sun, Sep 27, 202617th Annual Iowa Remembrance Run West Des Moines, IA5KRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Des Moines, IAHalf Marathon10K5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $20Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines Des Moines, IA50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $22Details

Common Questions About Running a September 5K in Iowa

When in September are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Iowa is September 26 and September 27, with 9 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, September 26 with 5. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a September 5K?

As early as you can. 1 of these September 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 8 are open for entry right now. Another 2 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a September 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $20 up to $40. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

5K Races in Other Months

August and October sit either side of September, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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