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To Grandmother's House We Go

Date:
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
195 SE Brown'S Woods Ct.
Des Moines, Iowa
50265
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
10k 15k 5k Run Trail Walk

2026 date is not finalized, but the current planned date is listed.

2025 RESULTS

2025 Race Photos

This is a fall race that runs on both single and double track dirt. Participants have 5K/10K/15K options on a trail loop that takes you deep into the woods.

  • Races will begin promptly at 9:00 AM

  • Walkers may participate and are encouraged to register for one of the shorter races.

  • The course will remain open for 3 hours.

  • Proceeds from this race will be used to support Des Moines' dirt trail systems, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders

  • Click here to view the map of Brown's Woods (in PDF format). TGHWG will be completed on the outermost trail loop, which totals a 5K distance; 10K participants will be doing 2 loops, 15K participants will be doing 3 loops.

  • While we love dogs, sadly our insurance does not permit them on the course during the event.

  • Packet Pickup will be Friday October 23rd from 4:00-6:00PM

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