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10K Races in Iowa

Iowa has 28 upcoming 10K races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in April, May, and December. Bettendorf is the busiest city with 12 races, ahead of Des Moines (10) and Vinton (1).

10K races by month in Iowa

Sep (7) · Oct (6) · Aug (5) · Jul (3) · Nov (3) · Dec (2) · Apr (1) · May (1)

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14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk
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14th Annual Party in Pink 5K/10K Run/Walk

July 17, 2026
Vinton, IA
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)

July 18, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)

Bettendorf, IA

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (29)

July 25, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)

August 8, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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2026 Corydon Old Settlers Race (2-mile walk / 5K / 10K)
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2026 Corydon Old Settlers Race (2-mile walk / 5K / 10K)

August 8, 2026
Corydon, IA
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)

Bettendorf, IA

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)

August 15, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (33)

August 15, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (35)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (35)

August 29, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)

September 12, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)

September 19, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run
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Pufferbilly 5k and 10k Run

September 19, 2026
Boone, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)

Bettendorf, IA

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (38)

September 20, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

September 27, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Des Moines, IA

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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

September 27, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

September 27, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines

October 1, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
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Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

October 10, 2026
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)
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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)

October 10, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (42)
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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (42)

October 17, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (42)

Bettendorf, IA

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (42)

October 18, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Bettendorf, IA (44)

October 31, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k
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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k

November 7, 2026
Carlisle, IA
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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)

November 14, 2026
Des Moines, IA
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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)
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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bettendorf, IA (47)

November 21, 2026
Bettendorf, IA
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Top Cities for 10K Races in Iowa

Bettendorf (12)

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a 10K race?▾
A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). It is a popular step-up distance from the 5K and a great intermediate goal for runners building toward a half marathon.
What is the largest 10K in the US?▾
The AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta is the largest 10K in the world, drawing over 60,000 runners every Fourth of July. The BOLDERBoulder in Colorado is another massive 10K with 45,000+ participants.
What is a good 10K time?▾
The average US 10K finish time is around 55-60 minutes. Competitive runners aim for sub-45 minutes, while beginners often target finishing under 1 hour 10 minutes.
How do I train for a 10K?▾
A typical 10K training plan is 8-10 weeks with 3-4 runs per week, including one longer run that builds to 6-7 miles. If you can comfortably run a 5K, you are ready to start training for a 10K.
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