Iowa · Marathon

2026-2027 Marathons in Iowa

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

10 upcoming marathons · 2 with finish-time stats

5K Races 11110K Races 57Half Marathons 52
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field276 finishersKewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5Kin the 5K

Iowa Marathons by City

Des Moines 4Bettendorf 2Washington 1Council Bluffs 1Cedar Rapids 1Riceville 1

The Next Marathons in Iowa

10 total
Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M Bettendorf, IA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $95Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46) Des Moines, IA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $95Register Sat, Mar 13, 2027Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk Des Moines, IA5KHalf MarathonMarathon100mFrom $100Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (12) Bettendorf, IA5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $95Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Washington, IAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $90Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Lewis & Clark Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run Council Bluffs, IAMarathonHalf Marathon5K1 MileFrom $99Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend - Early Bird Cedar Rapids, IAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $109Details Sat, May 1, 2027IronHorse - USATF Certified & Sanctioned Riceville, IAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $65Details Sun, Oct 3, 2027The Blazing Marathon Des Moines, IAMarathonFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 17, 2027IMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird Des Moines, IAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $85Details

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 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Marathon in Iowa

Which Iowa cities have the most marathons?

Des Moines (4), Bettendorf (2), Washington (1), Council Bluffs (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most marathons held in Iowa?

October is the busiest month for Marathon races in Iowa, with 3 of the 10, followed by April with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are there trail Marathon races in Iowa?

Yes, one race around Iowa gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail.