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10K Races in Iowa
Iowa currently has 33 upcoming 10Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Des Moines, Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls have the largest concentration of events.
November (6), April (5) and September (5) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 28 annual 10Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 33
- Active listings
- 61
- Cities with races
- 32
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Upcoming 10Ks in Iowa
All 33 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5kCarlisle, IA5K10KHalf Marathon ~5,097 runners
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Cedar Rapids Marathon WeekendCedar Rapids, IAMarathonHalf MarathonTeam Relay10K +2 more ~2,500 runners
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University of Okoboji Homecoming RacesArnolds Park, IAMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~1,500 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des MoinesDes Moines, IAHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
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Hy-Vee Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5KDes Moines, IAHalf Marathon10K5KKids One Mile Fun Run ~2,500 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 10K events in Iowa
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5kCarlisle, IA5K10KHalf Marathon ~5,097 runners
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IMT Des Moines MarathonDes Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathon10K5K1 Mile ~5,000 runners
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Cedar Rapids Marathon WeekendCedar Rapids, IAMarathonHalf MarathonTeam Relay10K +2 more ~2,500 runners
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Hy-Vee Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5KDes Moines, IAHalf Marathon10K5KKids One Mile Fun Run ~2,500 runners
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Run for the SchoolsIowa City, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1 MileHalf Mile ~2,000 runners
When 10Ks happen in Iowa
- April
- 5 upcoming races
- May
- 3 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- August
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 5 upcoming races
- October
- 4 upcoming races
- November
- 6 upcoming races
- December
- 4 upcoming races
Iowa cities with the most 10Ks
- Des Moines
- 9 upcoming races
- Bettendorf
- 6 upcoming races
- Cedar Rapids
- 2 upcoming races
- Cedar Falls
- 2 upcoming races
- Iowa City
- 1 upcoming race
- Harpers Ferry
- 1 upcoming race
- Altoona
- 1 upcoming race
- Arnolds Park
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Iowa cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 10Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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IMT Des Moines MarathonDes Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathon10K5K1 Mile ~5,000 runners
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Run for the SchoolsIowa City, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1 MileHalf Mile ~2,000 runners
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Wabash Trace Running Festival (Marathon & Half)Shenandoah, IA Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay10K +1 more ~600 runners
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Pufferbilly Days 5K & 10KBoone, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~400 runners
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The Driftless Half MarathonLansing, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf MarathonRelay10K5K ~400 runners
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Moorehead Park Trail MazathonIda Grove, IA Usually held in August · next date not announced10K8.8 Miles17.6 Miles ~300 runners
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Yippee-Ki-Yay RacesCouncil Bluffs, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced50KMHalf Marathon10KM ~200 runners
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Harvest Half Marathon and 10KSioux Center, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced10KHalf Marathon ~130 runners
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Booneville Backroads UltraBooneville, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced100 Miler100K50K10K
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Corydon Old Settlers Race (2-mile walk / 5K / 10K)Corydon, IA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Great River Bridge RaceBurlington, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K1.5 Miles
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Iowa City, IA (40)Iowa City, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (42)Bettendorf, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)Des Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5KCedar Rapids, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K
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Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester ParkGranger, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Iowa Trail Run Series: Yellow River State ForestHarpers Ferry, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (35)Bettendorf, IA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)Bettendorf, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)Des Moines, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5KDes Moines, IA Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)Des Moines, IA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Watermelon Stampede - 49th AnnualMuscatine, IA Usually held in August · next date not announced10K (no walkers)10K Cross Country Team Member/Coach (no walkers)5K Cross Country Team Member/Coach5K Race/Walk +1 more
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West Point Sweet Corn Festival RunWest Point, IA Usually held in August · next date not announced10K5K
10Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
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- 8 min read How to Train for Your First 10K A practical first-10K framework with easy running, one longer run, rest, and realistic progress.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
10K Races in Iowa: common questions
- How many 10Ks are there in Iowa?
- RaceRove currently lists 33 upcoming 10Ks in Iowa with a confirmed date, plus 28 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 10K?
- A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometres).
- Which Iowa cities have the most 10Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Des Moines (9), Bettendorf (6), Cedar Rapids (2), Cedar Falls (2) and Iowa City (1).
- When is 10K season in Iowa?
- Of the upcoming 10Ks listed, the busiest months are November (6), April (5) and September (5).
- What is the biggest 10K in Iowa?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 10K listed in Iowa is the Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k, with about 5,097 runners across all of its distances.
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