Iowa Half Marathons by Date
Browse all Iowa half marathons in 2024 by month and by city below.
For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up. When you view a race, you might also find contact info if you’re having problems with your registration or need to contact the race directors.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the Iowa half marathons calendar.
If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Looking for the best Iowa half marathons for you? Beneath the Iowa half marathon calendar we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions.
Upcoming 2024 Iowa Half Marathons
March 2024
Sat Mar 2 | Time to Paddy Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Des Moines IA |
Sat Mar 16 | Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Des Moines IA |
Sat Mar 23 | A Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon & 5k | Oskaloosa IA |
April 2024
Sat Apr 13 | Iowa Trail Runs – Sugar Bottom Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Solon IA |
Sat Apr 21 | Drake Road Races Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Des Moines IA |
Sat Apr 27 | Kewash Trail Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Washington IA |
May 2024
Sat May 4 | IronHorse Marathon Half Marathon & 5K | Riceville IA |
Sun May 5 | Des Moines Women's Half Marathon | Des Moines IA |
Sat May 11 | Run for Her Life Half Marathon & 5k | Newton IA |
Tue May 14 | Prairie Series Day 5 – IA Marathon Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Sioux City IA |
Sun May 26 | Hometown Half Marathon 10k & 5k – Des Moines | Polk City IA |
Mon May 27 | Quad Cities Running Festival Half Marathon 7M & 5k | Bettendorf IA |
June 2024
Sat Jun 1 | EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon | Polk City IA |
July 2024
Wed Jul 10 | Heartland Series Day 5 Marathon & Half Marathon | Clinton IA |
Sat Jul 20 | University of Okoboji Homecoming Races | Okoboji IA |
August 2024
Sat Aug 10 | Mines of Spain Trail Races | Dubuque IA |
September 2024
Sun Sep 8 | Clinton Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Clinton IA |
Sat Sep 14 | Hometown Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Cedar Falls IA |
Sun Sep 15 | Iowa Trail Run Series – Yellow River State Park Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Harpers Ferry IA |
Sun Sep 29 | Hy-Vee Greater Des Moines Half Marathon Series | Des Moies IA |
Sun Sep 29 | Time Travel Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Cedar Falls IA |
TBD Sep | Step Up Storm Lake Half Marathon 5k & Relay | Storm Lake IA |
TBD Sep | NewBo Run Half Marathon & 10k | Cedar Rapids IA |
TBD Sep | Wabash Trace Marathon & Half Marathon | Shenandoah IA |
TBD Sep | Dubuque Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5k | Dubuque IA |
TBD Sep | Greater Des Moines Women's Half Marathon & 5k | Des Moines IA |
TBD Sep | Mighty Mo Run Marathon & Half Marathon | Sioux City IA |
TBD Sep | Best Dam Run to Prevent Child Abuse Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Waverly IA |
TBD Sep | River's Edge Trail Half Marathon | Eldora IA |
October 2024
Sat Oct 12 | The Driftless Half Marathon & 5k | Lansing IA |
Sun Oct 20 | IMT Des Moines Marathon Half Marathon & 5K | Des Moines IA |
Sun Oct 20 | Spooky Sprint – Des Moines Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Des Moines IA |
TBD Oct 2024 | Harvest Half Marathon & 10k | Sioux Center IA |
TBD Oct 2024 | Hot Cider Hustle – Cedar Rapids Half Marathon & 5k | Cedar Rapids IA |
TBD Oct 2024 | Round Barn 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Manson IA |
TBD Oct 2024 | Yippee-Ki-Yay 50k Half Marathon & 10k | Council Bluffs IA |
TBD Oct 2024 | Hot Cider Hustle – Davenport Half Marathon & 5k | Davenport IA |
November 2024
Sat Nov 2 | Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Carlisle IA |
Sat Nov 2 | Scott Sterrett Memorial Race Weekend Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Cedar Falls IA |
December 2024
TBD Dec | Hitchcock Experience 100M 50M & Half Marathon | Honey Creek IA |
January 2025
TBD Jan | Triple D Winter Race 50k Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Dubuque IA |
February 2025
TBD Feb | PBR Half Marathon | Perry IA |
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa Half Marathons
What are the most popular Iowa half marathons?
The IMT Des Moines Half Marathon is the most popular half marathon in Iowa with 2,547 finishers in 2023.
What are the best Iowa half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The races we recommend as the best Iowa half marathons for beginners are:
- The IMT Des Moines Half Marathon: For it’s mass amount of runners, with exceptional race quality, and a pretty course. The IMT Des Moines Half Marathon also offers the I-35 Challenge – the opportunity to complete the Garmin Kansas City Half Marathon and IMT Des Moines Half Marathon in the same weekend.
- Drake Road Races: For it’s fast course finishing on the iconic Blue Oval, the track at Drake University campus.
- DAM to DSM: As it’s been described as a “13 Mile Long Party” with an easy, beautiful course.
What’s the best month to run a half marathon in Iowa?
September is the most popular month to run an Iowa half marathon.
What are the most popular cities to run Iowa half marathons?
Des Moines is the most popular city to run an Iowa half marathon in.