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45 current listings found within 25 miles. Coverage keeps growing. Check the source before heading out, especially for rotating venues and projected recurring schedules.

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Schedule evidence checked Oct 26, 2026
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Fleet Feet Des Moines — Saturday Group Run

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT

Des Moines, IA · 10 miles away

Organizer: Fleet Feet Des Moines

Every Saturday at 8:00 AM

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Group run
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Fleet Feet Des Moines — Thursday Group Run

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST — next scheduled occurrence; confirm with the organizer.

Des Moines, IA · 10 miles away

Organizer: Fleet Feet Des Moines

Every Thursday at 6:00 PM

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Group run
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Schedule evidence checked Oct 26, 2026
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Fitness Sports — Altoona Thursday 7:00 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM CST — next scheduled occurrence; confirm with the organizer.

Altoona, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: Fitness Sports

Every Thursday at 7:00 PM

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Race / Walk
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Schedule evidence checked Oct 31, 2026
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Lions on the Run 5K

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT

Urbandale, IA · 11 miles away

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To Grandmother's House We Go

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT

West Des Moines, IA · 13 miles away

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1st Annual Archie Lee Foundation Superhero 5k

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT

Waukee, IA · 16 miles away

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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5k

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM CST

Carlisle, IA · 18 miles away

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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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Born to Run 5k

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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Trail race
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Schedule evidence checked Oct 14, 2026
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The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Granger, IA · 8 miles away

Organizer not confirmed

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Schedule evidence checked Oct 31, 2026
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Turkey Trails- Des Moines

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

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Race / Walk
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Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Ankeny, IA · 1 miles away

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The Des Moines Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

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Race / Walk
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Schedule evidence checked Oct 31, 2026
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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

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FAM Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST

West Des Moines, IA · 13 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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Ames Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST

Ames, IA · 21 miles away

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Sycamore 8

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Johnston, IA · 6 miles away

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Race / Walk
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Schedule evidence checked Oct 31, 2026
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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

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Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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Candy Cane Course - Des Moines

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Altoona, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sunday, January 31, 2027

Altoona, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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Trail race
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Schedule evidence checked Oct 31, 2026
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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

Community contributions describe where information came from. Runner votes do not independently confirm a schedule.

Groundhog Grind Trail Run

Sunday, February 7, 2027 at 10:00 AM CST

Mitchellville, IA · 13 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

Community contributions describe where information came from. Runner votes do not independently confirm a schedule.

Des Moines Spring 4-Miler

Saturday, March 6, 2027

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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Race / Walk
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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

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Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk

Saturday, March 13, 2027 at 7:50 AM CST

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines

Sunday, March 14, 2027

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

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Lace Up For Life 5K

Saturday, April 10, 2027

Ankeny, IA · 1 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

Community contributions describe where information came from. Runner votes do not independently confirm a schedule.

Drake Road Races

Saturday, April 17, 2027

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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Schedule evidence checked Oct 13, 2026
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Grand Blue Mile

Tuesday, April 20, 2027

Des Moines, IA · 10 miles away

Organizer not confirmed

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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

Community contributions describe where information came from. Runner votes do not independently confirm a schedule.

DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 8:00 AM CDT

Altoona, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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A linked organizer or registration source supports this listing. This does not mean the organizer personally confirmed every detail or that the schedule cannot change.

Community contributions describe where information came from. Runner votes do not independently confirm a schedule.

Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Saturday, May 1, 2027

Des Moines, IA · 9 miles away

Organizer: RunSignup-listed organizer

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