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Quad-City Times Bix 7
Davenport, United States
July 24, 2027Date confirmed
11.27 km3.22 km
City RunFestive
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Running races in Iowa
21 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 70 races in Iowa with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events212 confirmed dates
Competitions70Races & courses
Distances3.2 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,470 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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IMT Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunRelay+1
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Scott Sterrett Memorial Half-Marathon
Cedar Falls, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
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The Hitchcock Experience
Honey Creek, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km101 km80.47 km21.1 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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The Driftless Half Marathon
Lansing, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+4
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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k
Carlisle, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
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Drake Road Races
Des Moines, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
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Mines of Spain Trail Races
Dubuque, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km11 km6 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2027 | Quad-City Times Bix 7 | Davenport, Iowa, US | Road Running | 11.27 km3.22 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | IMT Des Moines Marathon | Des Moines, Iowa, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Scott Sterrett Memorial Half-Marathon | Cedar Falls, Iowa, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | The Hitchcock Experience | Honey Creek, Iowa, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km101 km80.47 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | The Driftless Half Marathon | Lansing, Iowa, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k | Carlisle, Iowa, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Drake Road Races | Des Moines, Iowa, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Mines of Spain Trail Races | Dubuque, Iowa, US | Trail Running | 21 km11 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Step Up Half Marathon | Storm Lake, Iowa, US | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls, Iowa, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Benefit Classic Half Marathon and 5K | Dubuque, Iowa, US | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Spooky Sprint Des Moines | Polk City, Iowa, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Iowa (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 21 public events and 70 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Key host locations include Davenport, Des Moines, Cedar Falls, and Honey Creek. Notable events in the selection include Quad-City Times Bix 7, IMT Des Moines Marathon, and Scott Sterrett Memorial Half-Marathon.
Race distances span from 3.2 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +5,470 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Iowa includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Iowa?
RunningCompass currently lists 21 verified events with 70 individual races in Iowa. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Quad-City Times Bix 7, IMT Des Moines Marathon, and Scott Sterrett Memorial Half-Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Iowa?
Events in Iowa focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 3.2 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Davenport, Des Moines, Cedar Falls, and Honey Creek.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Iowa?
The most selective courses in Iowa climb up to +5,470 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Iowa?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.