Course
A USATF-certified 5K in Water Works Park, Des Moines. Runners cover a back loop in the park then a flat, fast main loop run clockwise, finishing along a long straightaway. Open, elite female and elite male races are run separately.
Marathon42.2 km
Half Marathon21.1 km
10K10 km
5K5 km
Key dates
- ★Race dayOctober 2027 · date to be announced
Provisional date, projected from last year — the organiser has not announced this edition yet. We show the month only.
About
Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest! Event doubles as the USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship. NEW in 2026, Team Competitions!
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