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2026-2027 Running Races in Iowa City, Iowa

Upcoming running races in and near Iowa City, Iowa - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.

12 upcoming races

5K Races 12 10K Races 8 Half Marathons 7

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Sun, Oct 18, 2026Run for the Schools Iowa City, IA880 Yards1 Mile5K10KFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Live Your Best Life 5k Iowa City, IA5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Pink Strides 5K Iowa City, IA5KFrom $10Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Hawkeye Turkey Trot Iowa City, IA5KFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (49) Iowa City, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (53) Iowa City, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 6, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (05) Iowa City, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 6, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (09) Iowa City, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (13) Iowa City, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, May 1, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (17) Iowa City, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sun, May 2, 2027Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K Iowa City, IA5KRegistration opens Dec 1From $40Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (22) Iowa City, IA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register

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Races in Nearby Cities

More race calendars close to Iowa City. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.

Cedar Rapids, IAAbout 27 mi away · 7 races Davenport, IAAbout 49 mi away · 4 races Bettendorf, IAAbout 53 mi away · 15 races Waterloo, IAAbout 75 mi away · 4 races Cedar Falls, IAAbout 80 mi away · 3 races

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 Iowa City

What race distances can I run in Iowa City?

Iowa City has 5K (12), 10K (8), Half Marathon (7). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.

When is race season in Iowa City?

November is the busiest month for 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.

Where can I train for a race in Iowa City?

Browse Iowa City run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.