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Half Marathons in Iowa
Iowa currently has 22 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Bettendorf and Dubuque have the largest concentration of events.
April (6), September (5) and May (4) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 15 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 22
- Active listings
- 37
- Cities with races
- 21
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Upcoming half marathons in Iowa
All 22 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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Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KDes Moines, IAMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~1,000 runners
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Lewis & Clark Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5k and 1-Mile Fun RunCouncil Bluffs, IAMarathonHalf Marathon5KKids 1-Mile Fun Run
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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 half marathon 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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Des Moines Marathon & HalfDes Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5K ~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
When half marathons happen in Iowa
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- March
- 1 upcoming race
- April
- 6 upcoming races
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- August
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 5 upcoming races
- November
- 1 upcoming race
- December
- 1 upcoming race
Iowa cities with the most half marathons
- Des Moines
- 8 upcoming races
- Cedar Rapids
- 2 upcoming races
- Bettendorf
- 2 upcoming races
- Dubuque
- 1 upcoming race
- Council Bluffs
- 1 upcoming race
- Arnolds Park
- 1 upcoming race
- Carlisle
- 1 upcoming race
- Clinton
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Iowa cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half marathons 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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Des Moines Marathon & HalfDes Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5K ~5,000 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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Step Up Storm Lake Half Marathon, Relay & 5KStorm Lake, IA Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf MarathonRelay5KYouth races ~500 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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Alzheimer's 5K & Half Marathon DubuqueDubuque, IA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~330 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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Dubuque Benefit Classic - 48th AnnualDubuque, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5KHalf MarathonHalf Marathon RelayMerge 1-Miler (ages 12 & under)
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Fleet Feet Training ProgramsDavenport, IA Usually held in September · next date not announcedQuad Cities Running Festival - 12 Week Half Marathon Training ProgramQuad City Times Bix 7 - 7 Week Training Program
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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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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5KDes Moines, IA Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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North Shore Distance Classic - Corridor RunningJohnson County, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced13.1 Mile Run4 Mile Run/Walk
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River’s Edge Trail Half MarathonEldora, IA Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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Wapsi Wiggle - A 5K & Half MarathonRiceville, IA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K13 Miles
Half Marathons 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.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Half Marathons in Iowa: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in Iowa?
- RaceRove currently lists 22 upcoming half marathons in Iowa with a confirmed date, plus 15 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which Iowa cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Des Moines (8), Cedar Rapids (2), Bettendorf (2), Dubuque (1) and Council Bluffs (1).
- When is half marathon season in Iowa?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are April (6), September (5) and May (4).
- What is the biggest half marathon in Iowa?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in Iowa is the TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon, with about 6,000 runners across all of its distances.
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