Race calendar · Christmas 2026

Christmas Runs in Iowa 2026

7 Christmas and holiday races in Iowa between November 21 and December 20, 2026, grouped by city. Each card shows the race's distances, price and registration link.

5K 7
10K 4
Half Marathon 3
Santa and jingle bell runs 1

Christmas Half Marathons in Iowa

3 races

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49)Iowa City, IA · Sat, Dec 5
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)Des Moines, IA · Sat, Dec 12
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51)Bettendorf, IA · Sat, Dec 19

Christmas Races in Iowa

7 races

Sat, Nov 21, 2026Santa 5k Fun Run/Walk Muscatine, IA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Reindeer Run 5K Run/Walk & Youth Mile Run Anamosa, IA5K1 MileFrom $15Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49) Iowa City, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50) Des Moines, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (51) Bettendorf, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Polar Run 5K and Reindeer Plunge Center Junction, IA800m5KFrom $18Details Sun, Dec 20, 2026Candy Cane Course - Des Moines Altoona, IA50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $27Details