Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke
- Date Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 1:30PM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $10.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and competition at the Espresso Mile on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in beautiful Des Moines, Polk! This exciting event promises to be a highlight of the spring, featuring a vibrant atmosphere and an adrenaline-pumping mile run starting in the afternoon. Participants can look forward to a thrilling course that takes them downhill and through scenic turns, culminating in a sprint finish that will get your heart racing.
The Espresso Mile is not just about the run; it takes place alongside the Rip the Aves bike races, making it a perfect day for both runners and cycling fans to enjoy. With cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers, including $200 for first place, this event is sure to attract competitive spirits! After the race, stick around to soak in the lively festivities along Ingersoll Avenue. Mark your calendars for this fantastic day of sport and community spirit!
The Espresso Mile is not just about the run; it takes place alongside the Rip the Aves bike races, making it a perfect day for both runners and cycling fans to enjoy. With cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers, including $200 for first place, this event is sure to attract competitive spirits! After the race, stick around to soak in the lively festivities along Ingersoll Avenue. Mark your calendars for this fantastic day of sport and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
New event date for 2026!
See you May 31st in the afternoonhot beverage
2025 Results [https://results.truetimeracing.com/Results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1515&EId=4]
2025 Race Photos [https://davemable.smugmug.com/Sports/Espresso-Mile-2025]
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 roughly 1:30PM, 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. Exact time to be finalized as we get closer to the event.
1st M/F - $200
2nd M/F - $100
3rd M/F - $50
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/
See you May 31st in the afternoonhot beverage
2025 Results [https://results.truetimeracing.com/Results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1515&EId=4]
2025 Race Photos [https://davemable.smugmug.com/Sports/Espresso-Mile-2025]
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 roughly 1:30PM, 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. Exact time to be finalized as we get closer to the event.
1st M/F - $200
2nd M/F - $100
3rd M/F - $50
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/
Races
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Mile Race/Walk
Incl. $0.80 Fee & Cycling Water Bottle
Sun 31st May 2026 (1:30PM CDT)
$10.80
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515 28th St., Suite 102, Des Moines, 50312, IA, United States
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