Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke
- Date Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 3:15PM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $21.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Espresso Mile on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in vibrant Des Moines, Polk! This exciting event will take place alongside the thrilling Rip the Aves bike races, making it a perfect day for both runners and cycling enthusiasts. The Espresso Mile promises a challenging yet fun course, starting with a downhill sprint that transforms into a series of right turns leading you through the scenic Ingersoll Avenue. Participants will tackle a couple of hills before enjoying the exhilarating downhill finish.
Packet pickup will take place at various locations leading up to the event, culminating in a final pickup on race day at 28th and Ingersoll from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM. Join us as the race kicks off at 3:15 PM, with awards for the top finishers and age group winners, encouraging everyone to strive for their best! Even after the race, stick around to cheer on the professional bike racers from 4 PM to 6 PM. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of community, competition, and camaraderie in Des Moines!
Packet pickup will take place at various locations leading up to the event, culminating in a final pickup on race day at 28th and Ingersoll from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM. Join us as the race kicks off at 3:15 PM, with awards for the top finishers and age group winners, encouraging everyone to strive for their best! Even after the race, stick around to cheer on the professional bike racers from 4 PM to 6 PM. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of community, competition, and camaraderie in Des Moines!
Organiser's Description
This event is taking place in conjunction with the Rip the Aves bike races taking place throughout the day. Packet pickup will be over at our race at corner of 28th and Ingersoll, and then it will be short walk to High Street where you'll find the start line. At 3:15PM, 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.
EVENT TIMELINE
FRIDAY MAY 29TH
5-7PM Packet Pickup @ Fleet Feet Des Moines
SATURDAY MAY 30TH
1-2PM Packet Pickup @ Chain & Spoke
SUNDAY MAY 31ST
9AM-3PM Rip the Aves Bike Races (Come cheer them on!)
1:45-2:45PM Packet Pickup @ 28th & Ingersoll
3:05PM Pre-Race Meeting at the start line
3:15PM Race Start
*No formal awards ceremony, we encourage you to explore Ingersoll following the event!
4-6PM Rip the Aves Professional Bike Races (Stick around to see some crazy racing!)
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall
1st M/F - $200
2nd M/F - $100
3rd M/F - $50
Event Record Bonus - $200 [Men's record = Austin O'Brien - 4:22, Women's record = Elise Wieland - 5:36]
Top 3 AG
1st - $20 Fleet Feet Gift Card
2nd - $15 Fleet Feet Gift Card
3rd - $10 Fleet Feet Gift Card
_Overall awards will be sent following the event, Fleet Feet gift cards will be available at the store following the event._
2025 Results [https://results.truetimeracing.com/Results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1515&EId=4]
2025 Photos [https://davemable.smugmug.com/Sports/Espresso-Mile-2025]
EVENT TIMELINE
FRIDAY MAY 29TH
5-7PM Packet Pickup @ Fleet Feet Des Moines
SATURDAY MAY 30TH
1-2PM Packet Pickup @ Chain & Spoke
SUNDAY MAY 31ST
9AM-3PM Rip the Aves Bike Races (Come cheer them on!)
1:45-2:45PM Packet Pickup @ 28th & Ingersoll
3:05PM Pre-Race Meeting at the start line
3:15PM Race Start
*No formal awards ceremony, we encourage you to explore Ingersoll following the event!
4-6PM Rip the Aves Professional Bike Races (Stick around to see some crazy racing!)
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall
1st M/F - $200
2nd M/F - $100
3rd M/F - $50
Event Record Bonus - $200 [Men's record = Austin O'Brien - 4:22, Women's record = Elise Wieland - 5:36]
Top 3 AG
1st - $20 Fleet Feet Gift Card
2nd - $15 Fleet Feet Gift Card
3rd - $10 Fleet Feet Gift Card
_Overall awards will be sent following the event, Fleet Feet gift cards will be available at the store following the event._
2025 Results [https://results.truetimeracing.com/Results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1515&EId=4]
2025 Photos [https://davemable.smugmug.com/Sports/Espresso-Mile-2025]
Races
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Mile Race/Walk
Incl. $1.10 Fee & Cycling Water Bottle
Sun 31st May 2026 (3:15PM CDT)
$21.10
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