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Recurring Half Marathon races near Iowa City

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Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
SAT OCT 10
The Hot Cider Hustle in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and an untimed 5K. A Kid's Division 5K is available for runners 12 and under. Virtual options for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K allow participation remotely. The post-race offerings are central to the event's theme: finishers receive hot apple cider, caramel apples, and a finisher mug. Children's registration includes an untimed bib along with the same cider, caramel apple, and mug. Photos can be shared using #HotCiderHustle, and official event details are available at IowaRuns.com.
North Shore Distance Classic - Corridor Running
SAT OCT 24
The North Shore Distance Classic takes runners to the north shore of Lake Macbride in Solon, Iowa, offering a half marathon and a 4-mile race. The event occurs in October. Packet pickup on race day is at the Main Lodge; there is no race-day registration. Runners completing either distance receive medals. The top three overall male and female finishers in the half marathon and 4-mile race get prizes. Corridor Running organizes the event and uses Race Roster for entries. Member discounts are available via Q-Codes. Corridor Running notes its races are not USATF-certified. Volunteers assist with course monitoring and trail sweeping after runners have passed.
Kewash Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
SAT APR 24
The Kewash races begin and end at Jps 207 on West Main Street in Washington, Iowa, utilizing the Kewash Trail. Held in April, the event provides four race options: a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The marathon covers the full 26.2 miles, and the shorter races offer opportunities for less experienced runners, walkers, and local participants on the same trail. The course is an out-and-back route on a smooth, non-technical trail, featuring gradual inclines, mild descents, and level stretches instead of difficult terrain. The marathon, a recent addition, joins a race series with over ten years of history. Marathon runners start earliest in the morning, with the half marathon following, and the 10K and 5K races commencing together. All finishers receive a medal, a race shirt corresponding to their chosen distance, complimentary downloadable photos, and a post-race beverage ticket for those of legal drinking age.
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About Half Marathon races in Iowa City

Iowa City Base Miles

Iowa City hosts 3 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Terry Trueblood Trail when they want easy Z2 from IC City Park to Terry Trueblood and back. Clear Creek Trail, Willow Creek Trail, Sycamore Greenway, and Court Hill/Scott Park give you lots of paved path with no cars. Iowa River Corridor Trail keeps the long run simple, with a mix of sun and shade and bathroom stops in warmer weather. Corridor Running and Team Breast Friends are names you hear around the start line. Team Breast Friends 5K Rack Run / Family Fun Run, Run for the Schools, Hawkeye Turkey Trot, and Lake Macbride Trail Races work as anchor events. The route is 7 km and gains 187 m.

Locals ride Iowa River paths, Clear Creek Trail, quiet side streets, and Johnson County gravel when base miles need room. Iowa City Cycling Club and Bicyclists of Iowa City keep the group-ride side visible. Sugar Bottom Recreation Area brings the punch, and the Sugar Bottom - Oxford route stacks 743 m over 77.9 km. Dodge St HV to 14 Tunnels Loop connects all 14 bicycle and pedestrian tunnels and climbs 514 m over 60.2 km. The Out to Coralville Dam and back route gains 265 m over 25.8 km. Core4 Gravel, CRANDIC Time Trial, Millstream Gravel Cup, Iowa Gravel Time Trial Championship, and Iowa Gravel Road Race Championship give the calendar real anchors.

May to September is the clean training window, with enough daylight for intervals, gravel, and after-work spins. June is the wettest month on average, and summer has hot days in July with showers and thunderstorms from May through September. Locals still get it done because paved trails stay useful, and the river routes have water and bathrooms in warmer weather. Winter changes the surface more than the habit. January runs cold, snowfall is moderate, and single storms can dump enough snow to make footing and tire choice matter. The Sac & Fox trail keeps a very good surface, except when snow or ice covers it.

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