Sat, Aug 1, 2026
Des Moines, IA
Entry is $45 now and rises to $55 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.
The course runs around Gray's Lake, starting at Lauridsen Amphitheater. The lake path is flat and paved, with open water views for most of the route. There is a kids run after the main event, so the morning draws families as much as solo runners. The finish area tends to stay busy well past the last runner coming in.
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