Found 74 races near Polk, IA

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Waukee, IA
• 21.5 miles
$20 -$40
The Waukee Freedom 5K is a community-wide 4th of July event. All races start and finish at Lutheran Church of Hope Waukee. This is the 43rd annual event and the only fundraiser for Troop 178....
1m 5K
20
JUL
11

Des Moines, IA
• 6.4 miles
$30 -$65
Race InformationThe race starts at 8:00 AM.Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site...
5K 10K Half Marathon
13
JUL
11

Pella, IA
• 38.1 miles
$25 -$30
5k & 10k FUNdraiser Run for Knoxville, Pella, and Pella Christian Cross Country Teams. Held in conjunction with Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest on Saturday July 12th 2025. Each runner will receive a...
5K 10K
12
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18

Des Moines, IA
• 6.4 miles
$35 -$45
Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls The Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering takes place every three years and gathers 1000 women leaders,...
5K
37
JUL
19

Des Moines, IA
• 6.2 miles
$20 -$30
The Polk County 4-H Clover Dash 5k was created in memory of former Polk 4-H County Youth Coordinator, Joy Niklasen, who tragically passed away in a car accident in September of 2014. Joy is best...
5K
11
JUL
25

Prairie City, IA
• 19.1 miles
$25 -$30
Join us for our 4th annual Prairie City EMS 5K fundraiser. We love doing this fundraiser as it brings our community together and along with other people from the state of Iowa to enjoy a run,...
9
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26

Des Moines, IA
• 27.9 miles
$17 -$80
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family. The fun includes – Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medalChip-timing with...
1m 5K 10K Half Marathon
54
AUG
1

Creston, IA
• 59.6 miles
$25 -$35
Creston's Crush Cancer in Every Color will be wrapping up our day's events on Saturday, August 1st with a Glow Walk/Run at dusk!  One Mile Route & 5K Route (NEW for 2026) Glow Walk/Run is a FUN...
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1

Oskaloosa, IA
• 40.7 miles
$25
Join us for the Mahaska Health 15th Annual Run in the Sun 5k race and 2k walk at Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa on Saturday August 1, 2026.  Please accept this invitation to gather with...
2K 5K
AUG
8

Adel, IA
• 22.5 miles
$37
The Adel Sweet Corn 5K run/walk is hosted the second Saturday in August and takes place in Adel along the parade route in front of hundreds of spectators. Join us for this challenging 5K around...
5K
41
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8

Des Moines, IA
• 26.8 miles
$30 -$65
Race InformationThe race starts at 8:00 AM.Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site...
5K 10K Half Marathon
9
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23

Des Moines, IA
• 28.1 miles
$17 -$47
Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k!  A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live...
1m 5K 10K 15K
300
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29

Jefferson, IA
• 46.6 miles
$25 -$50
Like Running or Walking?  Love Cider?  This race is for you!  Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM for an exciting event featuring Deal's Orchard! This beloved farm truly captures the...
1m 5K
21
SEP
12

Des Moines, IA
• 26.8 miles
$30 -$65
Race InformationThe race starts at 8:00 AM.Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site...
5K 10K Half Marathon
6
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12

Ankeny, IA
• 4.0 miles
$10 -$45
What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk?  The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his...
5K
7
SEP
13

Colfax, IA
• 18.1 miles
$25 -$50
Race Overview Join the movement that's taken over the racing world! A 2 mile kayak course + 3.5 mile trail run in central Iowa's newest park located just off I-80, just 20 minutes east of Des...
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SEP
13

Des Moines, IA
• 6.4 miles
$35 -$60
Capital in Des Moines, IA - finisher medal, t-shirt
4m 10m
36
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13

Granger, IA
• 33.2 miles
$40 -$250
Run along the picturesque shore of Saylorville Lake through Jester Park on a variety of trail surfaces including gravel, dirt, and grass. New in 2026, we're doing an enduro!  How many times in 10...
5K 10K
40
SEP
19

Des Moines, IA
• 8.0 miles
$10 -$30
Family-friendly run in Des Moines welcoming runners and walkers of all ages
2m 5K
140
SEP
20

Des Moines, IA
• 6.8 miles
$5 -$30
Prostate Cancer Awareness of Central Iowa is proud to present its fourth run/walk event. 100% of all proceeds stay right here in Iowa to help Iowans affected by prostate cancer. Since our...
1m 5K
37