To Grandmother's House We Go
- Date:
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Location:
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195 SE Brown'S Woods Ct.
Des Moines, Iowa
50265
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- runsignup.com
- 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.
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Races will begin promptly at 9:00 AM
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Walkers may participate and are encouraged to register for one of the shorter races.
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The course will remain open for 3 hours.
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Proceeds from this race will be used to support Des Moines' dirt trail systems, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders
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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.
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While we love dogs, sadly our insurance does not permit them on the course during the event.
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Packet Pickup will be Friday October 23rd from 4:00-6:00PM
Registration