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Featured Races

Date	Race
October 10, 2026	Hayden Lake Marathon Hayden, Idaho Enjoy a unique & challenging course around Hayden Lake in Idaho
September 27, 2026	Boulderthon: Boulder Marathon Boulder, CO World-Class Marathon Experience Finishing in the Heart of Boulder.
October 11, 2026	Spokane Marathon Spokane, Washington Unique & scenic course running on city streets & the Centennial Trail
May 24, 2026	Coeur d’Alene Marathon Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Participate in stunning Coeur d’Alene, ID for a BQ race
May 17, 2026	Windermere Marathon Spokane, Washington Enjoy a point to point Marathon course along the Centennial Trail in Spokane, WA.

Iowa Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Des Moines, IA 03/14/2026						Rolling Hills 201 Finishers		201 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Kewash Marathon Washington, IA 04/24/2027						Rolling Hills 96 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	96 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
IronHorse Marathon Riceville, IA 05/01/2027						Rolling Hills 22 Finishers		22 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Cedar Rapids Marathon Cedar Rapids, IA 06/07/2026						Rolling Hills				Reviews	Compare Races
Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon Ida Grove, IA 08/01/2026						Hilly 15 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	15 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon Shenandoah, IA 09/13/2025						Rolling Hills 45 Finishers		45 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Des Moines Marathon Des Moines, IA 10/18/2026						Rolling Hills 1,889 Finishers		1,889 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races