RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Johnston, IA

Alpha Women's Center is a non-profit ministry dedicated to providing help and hope for the unborn, mothers, and families in our community. By participating in the 3rd Annual Lace Up For Life 5k, you can be a part of our mission! Included with each registration is an official 5K time by True Time Racing, participation packet with goodies from community partners, and post-race activities - FREE food, awards, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, guided tours of AWC and more. A morning of FUN for the whole family!

Things to Note:

• Signup before March 25th to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.

• Due to liability requirements and official race rules, all minors must be registered to participate.

• However, there is NO COST for children who accompany a registered guardian while riding in a stroller or child carrier.

• Price:

• $25.00 early bird until January 31st.

• $30.00 normal price from February 1st - April 4th

• $35.00 late signup price from April 5th - April 11th (race day)

o Race Fee (a tax-deductible charitable contribution) + $2.80 Signup Fee

• $20.00 Kids 12 years old and under

• Registration: Registration ends April 11, 2026 at 9:00am CDT

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 half marathon

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Iowa's Greatest Running Tradition.

Since 1980, more than 135,000 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. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a first-timer, or a diehard this iconic running event is for you.

SAYLORVILLE DAM

There is something unparalleled about standing on top of the Saylorville Dam and looking out at the high-rise buildings on the horizon knowing that you will conquer the distance in between. After crossing the dam athletes will travel south through the fields and rural beauty of Polk County.

DOWNTOWN DES MOINES

Runners traverse I-35 at the Morningstar bridge and continue into the Northside Neighborhoods, along the Des Moines River at Birdland Park and enter into Downtown Des Moines. Athletes will finish their half-marathon journey by crossing the Des Moines River and passing the World Food Prize Building. With the finish line behind you, there's a huge party awaiting you at Cowles Commons across from The Des Moines Civic Center.