Running in Iowa

Best places for workouts in Iowa

Highly rated places to run in Iowa

Carroll Athletic Stadium, Cretzmeyer Track and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School are popular places to run in this area.

Climate in Iowa

Iowa gets cold and snowy in the winters. Be prepared for temperatures of around -20°C0°F .

If you like running in the heat better you might enjoy the summers in Iowa. The average daily max temperatures reaches around 31°C88°F.

September might be one of the most pleasant months for running in Iowa. The temperature usually ranges from about 12°C54°F to 24°C76°F, the wind averages 4.2m/s9.3mph and the daily precipitation is 3 mm0.1 inches.

More detailed information about the weather in Iowa can be found on the page for each city.

Drake Stadium / Des Moines

400m synthetic track
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Grays Lake Park / Des Moines

Flat asphalt/concrete running spot
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Roland-Story High School / Story City

400m synthetic track
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