8 events in Des Moines, Iowa

Welcome to the 2nd edition of the Des Moines Spring 4-Miler!

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Brought to you by Wieland Racing, the organizer of The Blazing 5k and Mile. The Des Moines Spring 4-miler is designed to help break off the rust and give you a benchmark heading into the spring season. You never know what conditions you'll get in Iowa, but this is great chance to at least have company in a good hard effort in March. All levels are welcome!

Teams

During registration you will be asked to join a team. You can select "No Team" if you aren't currently on a team. If you don't see your team, feel free to add it!

Course Description

The course is set in Waterworks Park starting near the Bill Riley Trail Bridge. It takes your through both the big and the same loop going counterclockwise before hitting the main stretch all the way back to the start. Flat and fast, certified (pending certificate) 4 mile race.

Prize money

Much like the Blazing 5k, we aim to support local elites. This race offers a unique prize structure where the top 6 M/F finishers will each earn $100. The modest $1200 purse is set to the standard purse size we believe races should all put up if they aim to support real racing.

We love to run! We love to do it at home in IOWA! Join us for the Iowa Trail Run Series presented by Exile Brewing Company. Take a break from pavement and enjoy some good, old fashioned dirt. Enjoy (9) scenic, challenging, and family friendly events when you ditch the pavement and hit the trials.

The Iowa Trail Run Series is not about spending a bunch of cash for no reason. You'll get a great race with clear marking and course support, with chip timing, a cool custom bib, and a rotating race item such as a buff, socks, a stocking cap, coffee mug, and aluminum water bottle and more. Do you want a really soft and comfy shirt with one of our Animal Icons? Great! Add one during your registration. We know some people have enough stuff in their closet and others may want to commemorate the day! Plenty of post-race food to refuel! Giveaways from sponsors!

The ITRS Season Pass is the best deal in Iowa running with 9 events across the spring, summer and fall throughout the state for one price. You also get the benefit of an exclusive Season Pass runner item and a personalized bib.

KIDS RACES!

Every Iowa Trail Run Series event features a FREE kids race! The kids races vary in distance between 1/2 and 1 mile. Kids 12 and under are welcome to grab a bib and run! We usually have some schwag for the kiddos too!

Kids 12 and Under that would like to run the full distance 5K or 10K will need to register as a standard runner.

Registration takes less than 5 minutes! And the earlier you register the more money you save. Sign up and invite a friend or five! Want a race shirt? Add it on during registration!

Perks of the Season Pass

• ITRS Custom Item

• Personalized Bib

• Free Upgrades to Half Marathon/Enduro Distances

• Lowest Registration Price per Race

Thanks to our presenting partner Exile Brewing Company!

Join the Iowa Trail Run Series in Iowa's capitol on some of the best trails in the state, right in the middle of Des Moines at the Center Trails!

The Iowa Trail Run Series is not about spending a bunch of cash for no reason. You'll get a great race with clear marking and course support, with basic timing, a cool custom bib, and a rotating race item such as a BUFF, socks, a stocking cap, coffee mug, and aluminum water bottle. Signing up for the entire series includes a series gift! Do you want a really soft and comfy tri-blend shirt with one of our Animal Icons? Great! Add one during your registration. We know some people have enough stuff in their closet and others may want to commemorate the day! Plenty of post-race food to refuel!

Join us for the Second Annual Pride Ride, hosted by Capital City Pride in celebration of Pride Month! This untimed, community-building event is all about health, wellness, and fun—and it’s open to everyone. Whether you're rocking a fabulous outfit or your favorite cycling gear, we encourage you to come as you are and enjoy the ride.

Pride Ride features an out-and-back route with options for a 10-mile or 20-mile round trip (or whatever distance you want to travel between Single Speed Brewing Company in downtown Des Moines and The Chicken on Orillo Rd in West Des Moines. All participants will enjoy a safe, scenic ride on trails and closed roads while receiving awesome perks like a Pride Ride bike placard, cycling socks, and other fun swag.

Welcome to the ShredHER DSM MTB skills clinic powered by Kilowatt Coaching! Here's what to expect:

WHERE:

JUNE Skills Clinics: June skills clinics will be held at the Rose Garden, 4500 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312

AUGUST Skills Clinics: August skills clinics will be held at Ewing Trails, 1651 E McKinley Ave., Des Moines, IA 50320

SEPTEMBER Skills Clinics: September skills clinics will be held at Sycamore NORTH, 4640 NW 66th Ave., Johnston, IA 50131

WHAT:

Beginner Two Hour Clinic:

This clinic will cover the foundational skills for people new to off-road riding and/or new to riding a mountain bike (flat handlebar, vs drop handlebar).

15-min - Intros and Bike ABCs

15-min - Neutral/Ready Position

20-min - Bike/Body Separation - Side/Side & Fore/Aft

15-min - Braking

15-min - Shifting/Ratcheting

15-min - Climbing & Dismounts

15-min - Descending & Dismounts

10-min - Wrap-up

This clinic is right for you if:

• You are interested in getting off road, but don’t know where to begin.

• You have not attended a skills clinic previously (or want more practice with these skills).

• These skills are not familiar terms.

• You want to connect with more women riding dirt.

• You like to have fun, laugh, encourage friends, and challenge yourself.

Intermediate Two Hour Clinic:

This clinic will cover the foundational skills for people familiar with off-road riding and interested in advancing their MTB handling.

15-min - Intros and Bike ABCs

10-min - Neutral/Ready Warm up

10-min - Trackstand

20-min - Cornering

15-min - Wheel Lifts - Front & Rear

15-min - Level Lift

15-min - ¼ Punch Front Wheel Lift

15-min - Roll Down Lunge

05-min - Wrap-up

This clinic is right for you if:

• You regularly ride off-road (Denman/Sycamore) and want to level up your riding.

• You have attended a Kilowatt Coaching or other BICP based beginner skills clinic.

• The beginner skills are familiar terms and the intermediate skills are not familiar.

• You want to connect with more women riding at this level.

• You like to have fun, laugh, encourage friends, and challenge yourself.

Thanks to our 2026 sponsors, we've been able to offer these clinics at a subsidized cost to reduce financial barriers for women in the sport. THANK YOU:

Bike World

Captain Roy's

BikeRags Apparel

MARNE

Central Iowa Trail's Association

Chain and Spoke

Stoked DSM

Brand new in 2026, we're heading to Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines-part of Polk County Conservation's family of parks.

The Iowa Trail Run Series is not about spending a bunch of cash for no reason. You'll get a great race with clear marking and course support, with basic timing, a cool custom bib, and a rotating race item such as a BUFF, socks, a stocking cap, coffee mug, and aluminum water bottle. Signing up for the entire series includes a series gift! Do you want a really soft and comfy tri-blend shirt with one of our Animal Icons? Great! Add one during your registration. We know some people have enough stuff in their closet and others may want to commemorate the day! Plenty of post-race food to refuel!