Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Des Moines, IA
This race is tied to a nonprofit that supports families grieving the loss of a child, and that purpose shapes the morning. The route is open to walkers and runners together, and younger children have their own short run. Face painting and food make it feel like a gathering as much as a race.
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