3 running events in Ankeny, Iowa

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• Lace Up For Life 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  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...

  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

  3.1 Miles 5k Run

  1604 W 1st St, Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States
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• Treat Trot Des Moines [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  Every Registration Includes

  Great Swag - designer shirt

  Custom medal

  Chip-timing with live results and awards

  Free photos

  Great snacks at the finish line!

  Plenty of fun!

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

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

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

  3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles 15k Run

  TBD, Ankeny, Iowa, 50047, United States
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• Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K [iowaruns.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM

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  Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the inaugural Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K. Everyone gets a donut at the finish line!

  Ankeny, IA.

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  Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website https://iowaruns.com/waukeeturkeytrot

  5k Run

  2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States
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