Marathons in Iowa
Iowa has one marathon in our database in United States, centred on Des Moines.
Des Moines Marathon typically draws around 2,500 finishers.
Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.
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CorningNew YorkUnited States· 116 km away
Wineglass Marathon
The Wineglass Marathon attracts approximately 1,816 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point through New York's Finger Lakes wine country. The course descends from Bath to Corning along scenic country roads past vineyards, waterfalls, and autumn-coloured hardwood forests. October's peak foliage and the fast descent make it one of the Northeast's most popular destination marathons.
Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027
OmahaNebraskaUnited States· 198 km away
Omaha Marathon
The Omaha Marathon draws approximately 1,300 finishers each September on an urban road in Omaha, United States. Its downtown finish ties the race closely to Omaha's revived riverfront core. The route passes the Old Market, the Missouri River corridor, and broad streets with skyline views across the city. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 26 September 2027
LincolnNebraskaUnited States· 271 km away
Lincoln Marathon
The Lincoln Marathon draws approximately 1,052 finishers each May on an urban road in Lincoln, United States. It is Nebraska's premier marathon and a long-standing Boston-qualifier with a competitive Midwestern field each spring. The course passes the Capitol, the University of Nebraska campus, and tree-lined city boulevards through the Star City. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
BristolNew HampshireUnited States· 287 km away
New Hampshire Marathon
The New Hampshire Marathon draws approximately 230 finishers each October on a scenic road in Bristol, United States. Bristol's New Hampshire Marathon is one of New England's scenic fall races around Newfound Lake. The course circles Newfound Lake with peak-foliage views of the Lakes Region and surrounding mountains. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027
Kansas CityMissouriUnited States· 290 km away
Kansas City Marathon
The Kansas City Marathon attracts approximately 1,292 finishers each October through the City of Fountains on the Missouri-Kansas border. The course passes the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and the Kansas City skyline on rolling Great Plains terrain. October's mild Midwest autumn and the fountain-dotted boulevards make it the heartland's charming fall marathon.
Next race: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Sioux FallsSouth DakotaUnited States· 334 km away
Sioux Falls Marathon
The Sioux Falls Marathon draws approximately 404 finishers each September on an urban road in Sioux Falls, United States. South Dakota's largest city marathon draws more than 400 finishers on a flat certified Boston-qualifier course. The course tours Sioux Falls parks, riverfront trails, and city neighborhoods on a mostly flat loop. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027