Running races in or near Ely, IA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Ely, IA area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Puzzlemania Competition
Organization: Coralville Parks & Recreation Department
Date of Race: 01-18-2026
Description: DescriptionPair up for Puzzlemania! Teams race to finish a 500-piece puzzle ...
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Supporting Immigrants in Johnson County
Organization: Iowa City Senior Center
Date of Race: 02-09-2026
Description: DescriptionICSC will host a panel discussion with local immigrant support groups ...
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ParkRun - City Park
Organization: Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: DescriptionWe're sorry, but online registration is ...
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ParkRun - City Park
Organization: Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: DescriptionWe're sorry, but online registration is ...
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Can Play -Track
Organization: Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: DescriptionTrack is more than running; its throwing, jumping, and fun too! ...
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Can Play -Track
Organization: Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: DescriptionTrack is more than running; its throwing, jumping, and fun too! ...
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Can Play -Track
Organization: Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: DescriptionTrack is more than running; its throwing, jumping, and fun too! ...
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Footliters - Cabaret Intensive: On Broadway!
Organization: Coralville Parks & Recreation Department
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: DescriptionNow playing! Performers will sing, dance, and act in scenes and ...
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Footliters - Cabaret Intensive: On Broadway!
Organization: Coralville Parks & Recreation Department
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: DescriptionNow playing! Performers will sing, dance, and act in scenes and ...
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Footliters - Cabaret Intensive: On Broadway!
Organization: Coralville Parks & Recreation Department
Date of Race: 07-13-2026
Description: DescriptionNow playing! Performers will sing, dance, and act in scenes and ...
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ParkRun - City Park
Organization: Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: DescriptionWe're sorry, but online registration is ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Ely, IA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Ely
Ely (IA) is a city in Linn County with an estimated population of 1,776.[4]
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The number of U.S. marathon finishers declined from 2014 to 2015 approximately 8 percent.
