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• Loop the Lake 8K [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  A great spring time race hosted by Capital Striders around Gray's lake to get your legs in shape for the coming season.

  The Capital Striders are a member of the Road Runners Club of America, which...

  A great spring time race hosted by Capital Striders around Gray's lake to get your legs in shape for the coming season.

  The Capital Striders are a member of the Road Runners Club of America, which promotes the development of community-based running clubs and events in the pursuit of health and competition for all ages. RRCA provides support and race insurance for many of its 2,500 member organizations.

  4.2 km from Des Moines
  Des Moines, Iowa, 50315, United States
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  8k Run

• Drake Road Races [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  4 km from Des Moines
  Des Moines, Iowa, 50311, United States
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  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run

• Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K + Team Relay [desmoineswomenshalf.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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  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...

  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 the midwest.

  This year’s event will again feature a Saturday evening 5K, followed by a Sunday morning Half Marathon, 10K, and Team Relay.

  Join us as we crush some miles, toast some wine, and party like it’s 1999.

  4.2 km from Des Moines
  2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, Iowa, 50321, United States
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  5k 6.2 Miles 10k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Relay Run

• 2026 Market to Market Relay Iowa [markettomarketrelay.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 5:45 AM

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  Iowa’s Running Road Trip

  Jefferson 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 spot in the running road trip. Space is limited

  190 m from Des Moines
  420 Court Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309, United States
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  77 Miles Relay Run

• Iowa Hope Run [iowahoperun.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  The Iowa Hope Run is a movement that brings together survivors, families, friends, and supporters from Iowa and beyond to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research, advocacy, and patient...

  The Iowa Hope Run is a movement that brings together survivors, families, friends, and supporters from Iowa and beyond to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research, advocacy, and patient support.

  This event has spent more than a decade building a strong, compassionate community rooted in Central Iowa. As we grow, our new name reflects what has always been true—hope knows no boundaries. While proudly Iowa-based, the Iowa Hope Run welcomes participants from anywhere who are united by a shared mission: supporting those affected by brain tumors and working toward a future without them.

  Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join us at Water Works Park in Des Moines for a meaningful and inspiring day. Choose from multiple distances, including a 2K, 5K, or 10.1K, or participate virtually if you’re supporting from afar. Whether you’re running, walking, fundraising, or volunteering, every step makes an impact.

  Proceeds from the Iowa Hope Run benefit Dragon Master Initiative, National Brain Tumor Society, and Children’s Cancer Connection—three organizations doing critical work in brain tumor research, awareness, advocacy, and family support.

  This is more than a race—it’s a day of hope, remembrance, and community. We invite you to join us.

  4.2 km from Des Moines
  2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, Iowa, 50321, United States
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  2k 5k 10k Run Virtual Walk