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Hey Iowa! Show your spirit for America and our men and women in uniform by participating in the Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Color Walk/Run. The event supports The American Legion, Department of Iowa which serves veterans, youth and our com...
Race for Hope DSM is an annual event inspired by a local teen who was diagnosed November 2012, doctors with an inoperable brain tumor. Despite recently having brain surgery, he had an immediate desire to become an advocate. In May 2012, he and his...
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Pacers for the ...
Iowa's Greatest Running Tradition. Since 1980, more than 130,000 runners have made running from the quiet and calm of the Saylorville Dam to the heat and high-rises of downtown Des Moines one of the greatest running traditions in central Iowa. Whe...
Do you like to climb stairs? You will when you're done experiencing Ledges' famous hilly loops through scenic forest that features more steps than we care to count, two creek crossings, and one heck of a way to start your summer! $3 from every reg...
Hybrid 5k Run/Walk at Ada Hayden Park in Ames, Iowa to benefit Friendship Ark Homes & Community Services.Friendship Ark celebrates the uniqueness of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing homes and community services. We help our c...
Our 6th annual Team RunFree 'Miles of Smiles' 5K race is happening on Saturday, June 21st ! Get ready for another fun race through the streets, parks and trails of Adel. Our Team RunFree and Synergy adaptive running teams w...
2024 UPDATE! THIS YEAR'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S RUN WILL TAKE PLACE BACK AT MCFARLAND PARK! Your parents always told you not to play in the woods at night, right? Now's your chance to give it a go! Take on the challenge of a 5K or 10K at McFarlan...
Join us for our 16th Annual Trestle Hustle hosted by the Boone County Hospital Foundation. For the 2025 event, we are offering an in-person event and a virtual option. All abilities are welcome, ages 14 and over. Participants of any age are welcom...
Take on the challenge of inhaling a delicious glazed DONUT HOLE before each quarter mile lap of The Des Moines Donut Mile! Spectators are invited to participate in more pleasurable donut eating, along with spraying their loved one who is participa...
Come STORM THE PARK at Adventureland and complete a 5k fun run this summer! You will get to fly by the Viking, get scared by the Monster, conquer the Tornado and get shot into space! Grab the family and enjoy a run or walk through the park before ...
5k & 10k FUNdraiser Run for Knoxville, Pella, and Pella Christian Cross Country Teams. Held in conjunction with Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest on Saturday July 12th 2025. Each runner will receive a running t-shirt if registered by June 20th. Race ...
This 5K runs through the heart of Des Moines and offers participants a unique experience, culminating in a thrilling finish on home plate of the iconic Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs. Runners will wind their way through scenic streets,...
The Polk County 4-H Clover Dash 5k was created in memory of former Polk 4-H County Youth Coordinator, Joy Niklasen, who tragically passed away in a car accident in September of 2014. Joy is best remembered for her energy and enthusiasm in doing so...
Take part in a new summer tradition as the Waukee Arts Festival hosts a scenic race through Centennial Park and Sugar Creek Trail finishing in Waukee's best annual event. Enjoy a timed run and stick around to listen to live music, eat at a f...
Join us for our 3rd annual Prairie City EMS 5K fundraiser. We love doing this fundraiser as it brings our community together and along with other people from the state of Iowa to enjoy a run, walk or support their friends and family who are doing ...
The registration fee includes a short-sleeve dri-fit t-shirt. If you register after 7/18/25, your shirt size is not guaranteed. We will do our best to increase shirt sizes in quantities before the order is placed to accommodate runners. We apologi...
The Adel Sweet Corn 5 K run/walk is hosted the second Saturday in August and takes place on the scenic brick streets in Adel along the parade route in front of hundreds of spectators. Join us for this challenging 5K around beautiful Adel. Award Ce...
Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious T...
What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk? The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on h...
We are excited to announce “Run As One For Taylor” is back on September 13th, and this time, we're bringing an Amazing Race-themed experience! This year will be an adventure like no other! A day filled with fun challenges, thrilling adventures, an...
Starting and ending at Singlespeed DSM Taproom, this 5K/10K is full of everything you want in a run. Free beer, scenic courses, good vibes, and a stienholding competition to cap it off! Join the hundreds of fellow beer-drinking, running enthusiast...
Prostate Cancer Awareness of Central Iowa is proud to present its fourth run/walk event. 100% of all proceeds stay right here in Iowa to help Iowans affected by prostate cancer. Since our inaugural event, we have donated back nearly $215,000 to th...
On Sunday September 21, 2025, the city of Des Moines will host the Midwest Greater DSM Half Marathon Series (formerly the HyVee Half Marathon) again with a co-ed format. Each event will offer a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and our popular Kids One Mile ...
Big Hair. Big Fun. Big Impact. Get ready to lace up your sneakers and party like it’s 1985! The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is turning 40, and we’re celebrating in style with The RAD Run – a totally tubular 5K for ...
Run along the picturesque shore of Saylorville Lake through Jester Park on a variety of trail surfaces including gravel, dirt, and grass. Get ready for a great 5K or 10K and don't forget to wave at the buffalo as you run by! The Iowa Trail Run Ser...
We spend the morning honoring and remembering service members who have been killed or who have died as a result of a service connected illness. A shirt, medal and lunch are included in the registration fee.
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes Great Swag designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Fr...
Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest! Event doubles as the USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship 2024 Results 2025 marks the 6th annual Blazing 5k. The last 5 years have welcomed elites and runners of all types. The 5k course starts on the bac...
Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to test your limits or simply seeking an entertaining way to spend an evening, the 2nd Annual Backpocket Beer Mile promises an unforgettable time. The Competitive Backpocket Beer Mile will be held Fri...
RUNorwalk 2024 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run Chip Timing provided by True Time Racing ServicesSaturday, October 26, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. startNorwalk High School Warrior Stadium Parking Lot5K Route | 10K Route 2024 RACE RESULTS Packet Pick Up:Thursda...
Our annual Half Marathon & 10k races are a fundraiser for the Thrive church Mission Team. Between our four races we anticipate 800 signups. Three start lines, one finish line, all three races start at 8:30am. We offer chip timing, super soft r...
Join us for a fun and meaningful day as we lace up our running shoes to support the Movember Foundation! Miles for Men’s Health is not just about fitness – it’s about raising awareness and funds for men’s health, focusing on critical issues such a...
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Del...
Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the inaugural Waukee Turkey Trot 5K. Everyone gets a donut at the finish line! Waukee, IA. Use #TurkeyTradition to share your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to ch...
What is better on Thanksgiving Day than starting out with a fun 5K? Get ready for your turkey and potatoes through the streets of Ames with your favorite running & walking buddies! The course will weave you from beautiful downtown Ames through...
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos De...
The Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon (DSMWHM to our friends) isn’t your average running event. It’s like the hype session + living room dance party before a night out with friends but stretched over some of the most beautiful, and flat, miles in t...
Iowa’s Running Road TripJefferson to Des Moines | 75 miles | 18 exchange points Join 6, 7, or 8 of your closest pals, hop in a van, run, rest and repeat. The race sells out months in advance ever year. Don’t delay. Register now to secure a s...
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