Dubuque Benefit Classic - 48th Annual 2026

The Dubuque Benefit Classic is a long-running September race based at ImOn Arena on Admiral Sheehy Drive in Dubuque, Iowa. The main options are a half marathon, a 5K, a half marathon relay for teams of two to four, and a free Merge 1-Miler for children ages 12 and under. The kids race goes first in the morning, followed by the half marathon and then the 5K. The listing does not give a course map, but it does show a practical community race setup: packet pickup is offered at Flora Park the evening before and again on race morning, the races use chip timing, and awards are decided by official gun time. Half marathon finishers receive medals, MVRA members get a small registration discount, and the age groups stretch up to 75+, so the field is built for local club runners, families, older competitors, and people choosing a shorter race day option.