Challenging 10-mile out-and-back time trial along beautiful Sutliff Road.
A perfect "test" for beginners and experts alike.
Tuesday nights, May 6 – June 3 – July 1 – August 5
Online registration only.
Numbers pick up 5-6 pm at Big Grove Solon. First racer off at 6:30.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
core4 5th edition… NO SURFACE UNTOUCHED experience at core4 2026 August 14–15, 2026 | Wilson’s Orchard, Iowa City
core4 2026 brings the magic of the first four years and then some. Iowa’s finest gravel awaits you and 1,000+ riders and runners ready for one helluva weekend! Last year was over the top. 2026 will be legendary.
WHO: EVERYONE. REGISTER now to snag your spot with the launch rate. USE DISCOUNT CODE: CORE4LAUNCH26 until Dec 31 for adult registrations!
WHAT: The greatest ride + run weekend this side of the galaxy! Plus a Friday Night Fiesta!
Choose your challenge: 20, 40, 70, or 120 miles - with all the cats, including e-bike for the 40 mile! Orchard Run v.2 with new distances 5k + 10k! Pro/Elite Events: 60-Mile USAC Youth Race + 120-Mile Gravel Earth Series Race
WHEN: Friday–Saturday, August 14–15, 2026 Make it a weekend! Camp under the orchard — tent, car, or RV — and soak up the vibes.
WHY: core = Community. Opportunity. Recreation. Engagement. We’re getting all bodies on bikes through partnerships with: Iowa City Bike Library • Iowa Coalition of Off-Road Riders • Corridor Devo Junior Cycling • BIKE IOWA • Iowa Bicycle Coalition • Bur Oak Land Trust
HOW: Register early. Keep training. If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready. Spread the word: tell everyone why you’re coming to Iowa City in August!
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CONNECT: www.core4.bike @core4.bike
The inaugural Millstream Gravel Cup brings together two premier events over one unforgettable weekend:
Sunday, September 6 – Iowa Gravel Time Trial Championship (9:00 AM start time)
Monday, September 7 – Iowa Gravel Road Race Championship (9:00 AM start time)
Not looking to race? Join the Fondo option and ride at your own pace—enjoy the course, the scenery, and the experience without the pressure of competition.
Expect a course featuring rolling terrain, punchy climbs, and stunning views just northeast of Amana. Full course details coming soon.
Race Headquarters: Millstream Brewery – Amana, Iowa
Make a weekend of it! Stick around after the races for live music, a beer festival, and a full slate of post-race festivities.
WHERE: PINSEEKERS - 1515 Anderson Place, Tiffin, IA
WHEN: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pmCheck-in @ Noon followed by closest to the pin and longest drive contests
DETAILS: Compete in an 18-hole, four-person best shot–with winners being crowned at the conclusion of the event.
Each golfer will take 3 shots for “Closest to the Pin” and 3 shots for “LongestDrive” before play begins, with awards presented afterward.
Enjoy lunch served between the front and back nines.
Iowa City Road Races, Inc. is a non-profit group of volunteers committed to provide a means for fund raising in the community while promoting health and fitness through running at all skill levels.
Run for the Schools directly benefits students from the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Education Center.
Miles in the Maize is a unique running experience for people of all ages and abilities! With a 5k and Maize Mile, this event takes competitors through a unique off-road course weaving around a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and other beautiful fall Iowa scenery!
The Maize Mile will kick off the festivities at 9:30am, and the 5K will follow at 10:00am! Costume Awards will be voted on and awarded, along with Maize Mile Awards at 9:50am - prior to the start of the 5K!
There will be a brief post-race awards ceremony at the conclusion of the 5k for overall & age group winners.
This year we are excited to announce our partnership with the Corridor/Eastern Iowa Let Me Run and Girls on the Run organizations! Proceeds from the race will be directly donated back to both programs, and you can designate donations online and in person to either organization. These groups help foster community, fun, and fitness for boys and girls in local elementary schools!
If you’d like to register and pay by check, please contact [email protected].
Race Day registrations online and in-person will be permitted until 9:15AM.
Packet Pickup will be on 11/7 from 1pm-5pm at Fitness Sports in North Liberty (555 Hwy 965 Unit B).
Race Day Pickup will be from 8:30am-9:30am at Colony Acres.
SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERING AFTER 10/25!
Join us for the Live Your Best Life Sensory Walk & 5K, an inclusive charity run and walk in Iowa City designed for participants of all abilities. Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a new PR, a casual walker enjoying the morning with friends, or a family looking for a fun community event, this is for you.
Hosted by Systems Unlimited, this event supports people living with disabilities and mental health needs across Eastern Iowa. For 55 years, Systems Unlimited has worked to remove barriers and create opportunities so the people we serve can live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.
Thanksgiving Day is all about family, food, fun, football... and 5Ks! Come out to City Park for the first Hawkeye Turkey Trot, the only Thanksgiving Day 5K in Iowa City! Start your Thanksgiving off right with a fun 5K for the whole family before you indulge in a delicious Turkey Day meal!
The Herky Turkey Tot Trot race will begin after the conclusion of the 5K around the Iowa River Corridor Trail near Shelter #6 at City Park!
A portion of proceeds from the race will be given to the Food Bank of Iowa. Please also bring non-perishable food items to be donated on race day!