Iowa
Iowa Obstacle Race Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in Iowa for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 3 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Iowa below and join the running community at these great events!
May 2026
Test your strength and stamina at this premier Iowa obstacle course featuring mud, climbing, and jumping across 5K and 6 mile distances. Compete for a gladiator sword or join a team for a weekend of physical challenges.
September 2026
The Wild Boar Challenge is a 5-mile off-road obstacle course in Saint Charles, Iowa. Organized locally, it lets runners help design the obstacles they'll tackle. All funds raised support the local Iowa community.
October 2026
A chip timed 5K in Keystone, Iowa on October 10, 2026 where runners wear flag belts and volunteers in makeup try to pull flags along the course. Proceeds go to Keystone First Responders and a secondary charity to be named.