Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke
- Date Sun 13th July 2025
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $21.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of speed and excitement at the Espresso Mile, taking place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the vibrant city of Des Moines, Polk! This thrilling event features a unique mile-long race that promises to challenge runners with its dynamic course, starting with a downhill sprint and including twists and turns that lead participants through the scenic Ingersoll Avenue.
Packet pickup begins at 7 AM at Chain & Spoke, followed by the race kicking off at 8:30 AM. With a chance to win $600 for the fastest male and female runners, the Espresso Mile is not only a test of speed but also a celebration of community and competition. Plus, this year, you can enjoy the excitement of the Rip the Aves bike races happening later in the day! Don’t miss out on the fun—join fellow runners and cycling enthusiasts for a fantastic day filled with energy and entertainment on Ingersoll Avenue!
Packet pickup begins at 7 AM at Chain & Spoke, followed by the race kicking off at 8:30 AM. With a chance to win $600 for the fastest male and female runners, the Espresso Mile is not only a test of speed but also a celebration of community and competition. Plus, this year, you can enjoy the excitement of the Rip the Aves bike races happening later in the day! Don’t miss out on the fun—join fellow runners and cycling enthusiasts for a fantastic day filled with energy and entertainment on Ingersoll Avenue!
Organiser's Description
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New in 2025! This event is taking place in conjunction with the Rip the Aves bike races taking place later in the day. Packet pickup will be over at our race headquarters Chain & Spoke at 7am, and then it will be short walk to High Street where you'll find the start line. At 8:30am, the run will take off down hill to 24th street where it will take two right turns and take the field onto Ingersoll Avenue. After the long flat straight it will be a right turn up 28th street hill, this uphill will give you your next downhill down High street once again. Finally, it will be 2 right turns once again and a sprint to the line.
Fastest Male and Female winner will get $600.
Post-race you'll want to stick around and enjoy everything Ingersoll Avenue has to offer including some exciting bike races throughout the day!
This race is also a part of the Central Iowa Race League! https://runcirl.com/
New in 2025! This event is taking place in conjunction with the Rip the Aves bike races taking place later in the day. Packet pickup will be over at our race headquarters Chain & Spoke at 7am, and then it will be short walk to High Street where you'll find the start line. At 8:30am, the run will take off down hill to 24th street where it will take two right turns and take the field onto Ingersoll Avenue. After the long flat straight it will be a right turn up 28th street hill, this uphill will give you your next downhill down High street once again. Finally, it will be 2 right turns once again and a sprint to the line.
Fastest Male and Female winner will get $600.
Post-race you'll want to stick around and enjoy everything Ingersoll Avenue has to offer including some exciting bike races throughout the day!
This race is also a part of the Central Iowa Race League! https://runcirl.com/
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