When is race season in Davenport?
October is the busiest month for races in Davenport, with 2 of the 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Iowa · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Davenport, Iowa
Upcoming running races in and near Davenport, Iowa - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
4 upcoming races · 3 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Davenport races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 10, 20262026 Running Free 5K Davenport, IAFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Pumpkin Dash Davenport, IAFrom $38Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley McCarthy-Bush Turkey Trot Davenport, IAFrom $42Details Mon, May 31, 2027Quad Cities Criterium Running Wild Mile Davenport, IARegistration opens Mar 1, 2027From $15Details
Within 100 miles
Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Davenport. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Davenport
Are Davenport races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 races in Davenport with published results, the typical median finish is around 31:36, 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 race in Davenport?
Browse Davenport run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.