Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance
- Date Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 2:00PM CST
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of celebration and community spirit at the Girls on the Run 5K in Des Moines, Polk, on Sunday, November 8, 2026! This vibrant event invites everyone to join in the fun, whether you choose to run or walk. As a community runner, your participation helps support girls throughout central Iowa, empowering them to be joyful, healthy, and confident. The 5K serves as a grand finale for the Girls on the Run program, allowing participants of all abilities to achieve a remarkable sense of accomplishment as they cross the finish line.
Join us for a day filled with joy and energy! The festivities kick off at 12:30 PM at Principal Park with Fun Zone activities, leading up to the 5K race starting at 2:00 PM. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Friday, November 6, from 4-6 PM or Saturday, November 7, from 9-11 AM at the Wellmark YMCA. Everyone is welcome to participate in this end-of-season celebration, so gather your friends and family and let's shine together with our Star Power!
Join us for a day filled with joy and energy! The festivities kick off at 12:30 PM at Principal Park with Fun Zone activities, leading up to the 5K race starting at 2:00 PM. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Friday, November 6, from 4-6 PM or Saturday, November 7, from 9-11 AM at the Wellmark YMCA. Everyone is welcome to participate in this end-of-season celebration, so gather your friends and family and let's shine together with our Star Power!
Organiser's Description
THIS REGISTRATION IS NOT FOR GIRLS ON THE RUN PARTICIPANTS OR COACHES. GOTR PARTICIPANTS AND COACHES ARE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT.
Join us for the 5K OPEN TO ALL! Whether you run or walk, you're welcome as a community runner. Your participation supports girls throughout central Iowa, helping them be joyful, healthy, and confident. Let's shine together with our Star Power!
Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember!
ANYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE END-OF-SEASON 5K CELEBRATION. COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS ENCOURAGED!
PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, November 6 from 4-6 PM and Saturday, November 7 from 9-11AM at Wellmark YMCA
Sunday, November 8 starting at 12:30 PM at Principal Park
*Fun Zone Activities begin at 12:30PM. 5K start time is 2:00 PM*
Join us for the 5K OPEN TO ALL! Whether you run or walk, you're welcome as a community runner. Your participation supports girls throughout central Iowa, helping them be joyful, healthy, and confident. Let's shine together with our Star Power!
Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember!
ANYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE END-OF-SEASON 5K CELEBRATION. COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS ENCOURAGED!
PACKET PICK-UP
Friday, November 6 from 4-6 PM and Saturday, November 7 from 9-11AM at Wellmark YMCA
Sunday, November 8 starting at 12:30 PM at Principal Park
*Fun Zone Activities begin at 12:30PM. 5K start time is 2:00 PM*
Races
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5K Participant (5K Buddy, Community Runner or Sparkle Runner)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th November 2026 (2:00PM CST)
$27.50
OPENS 03 AUGThis registration is NOT for Girls on the Run Participants or Coaches. GOTR Participants and coaches are already registered for the race.
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Principal Park, 1 Line Dr., Des Moines, 50309, IA, United States
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