Found 43 races near Union County, IA

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JUN
27

Creston, IA
• 7.6 miles
$25 -$35
Chip-timed 8 Mile and 5K fundraiser on the High Lakes Trails in Union County, Iowa.
5K 6m 8m
30
JUN
27

Des Moines, IA
• 10.5 miles
$45
Brand new in 2026, we're heading to Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines-part of Polk County Conservation's family of parks. The Iowa Trail Run Series is not about spending a bunch of cash for no reason....
5K 10K
57
JUN
27

Clive, IA
• 47.8 miles
$10
A family-friendly mile where you eat a donut hole before each quarter-mile lap.
24
JUL
4

Corydon, IA
• 51.7 miles
$20
A one-mile race to celebrate the 4th of July in Corydon, Iowa! Open to all runners and walkers of any age. Featuring medals for the top 3 finishers of each gender, a prediction contest (no...
6
JUL
4

Earlham, IA
• 32.7 miles
$30 -$35
July 4th 5K in Earlham, IA, starting at 8 AM at the corner of Chestnut and 1st Street.
5K
16
JUL
4

Chariton, IA
• 51.6 miles
$25
Independence Day 5K in Chariton, IA, starting at Johnson Machine Works, with medals for all finishers.
5K
12
JUL
4

Waukee, IA
• 45.3 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
24
JUL
18

Des Moines, IA
• 10.1 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
41
JUL
19

Des Moines, IA
• 9.9 miles
$20 -$30
Polk County 4-H memorial 5k with all proceeds funding youth scholarships and grants.
5K
15
AUG
1

Creston, IA
• 7.6 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...
18
AUG
1

Des Moines, IA
• 50.4 miles
$20 -$55
Whether you're a competitive runner, looking for a unique challenge, or someone who loves a great time with great people, the Single Speed Beer Mile delivers an adrenaline-filled atmosphere...
8
AUG
1

Des Moines, IA
• 48.5 miles
$12 -$48
You'll have it made in the shade at this fun event celebrating summer in the heart of Des Moines! The Sunglass Run 5K starts at the beautiful Lauridsen Amphitheater and takes participants on a...
5K
5
AUG
3

Des Moines, IA
• 48.4 miles
$5 -$10
A local 5k run with 515 running that will be a great introduction to racing. The event if a pay as you want with $0, $5, and $10, but we highly encourage you to sign up and secure a bib for the...
5K
10
AUG
8

Adel, IA
• 42.4 miles
$37
5K run/walk in Adel, IA along the parade route
5K
48
SEP
12

Ankeny, IA
• 58.8 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
16
SEP
13

Des Moines, IA
• 50.2 miles
$35 -$60
Capital in Des Moines, IA - finisher medal, t-shirt
4m 10m
38
SEP
19

Winterset, IA
• 24.0 miles
$150
We are excited to announce “Run As One For Taylor” is back on September 19th, and  we're bringing back ONE Amazing Race-themed experience! This year will be an adventure like no other! A day...
6
SEP
19

Des Moines, IA
• 48.5 miles
$10 -$40
Family-friendly run in Des Moines welcoming runners and walkers of all ages
5K
142
SEP
20

Des Moines, IA
• 50.2 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
47
SEP
26

Ankeny, IA
• 57.7 miles
$10 -$45
Certified 5K Walk/Run plus Kids Fun Run at the DMACC Ankeny Campus.
5K
7