Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Holiday 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Des Moines, Iowa! Taking place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, this exciting event promises to be a festive and invigorating experience for runners of all levels. The races kick off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup starting just 30 minutes prior, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.
Participants can choose from three race distances: the 5K, which features a scenic out-and-back course of 3.11 miles, the 10K, which doubles the fun with two laps of the same route, and the challenging Half Marathon, covering four loops of a 3.28-mile course. All runners must register in advance through RunSignup, as there will be no on-site registration available. With a course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, this is a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the holiday season in beautiful Polk County. Don't miss out on this fantastic event!
Participants can choose from three race distances: the 5K, which features a scenic out-and-back course of 3.11 miles, the 10K, which doubles the fun with two laps of the same route, and the challenging Half Marathon, covering four loops of a 3.28-mile course. All runners must register in advance through RunSignup, as there will be no on-site registration available. With a course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, this is a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the holiday season in beautiful Polk County. Don't miss out on this fantastic event!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bathrooms https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMdTCVYMQfSgAAZp6
Parking near start https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uJvLqbPSFxA8Wke8
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6713230542/
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6657429743/
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
View Race Information on US Road Running [https://usroadrunning.com/Races/IA/Des-Moines/206345-Holiday-5K-10K-13-1M-at-Des-Moines-IA-50/]
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bathrooms https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMdTCVYMQfSgAAZp6
Parking near start https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uJvLqbPSFxA8Wke8
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6713230542/
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6657429743/
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
View Race Information on US Road Running [https://usroadrunning.com/Races/IA/Des-Moines/206345-Holiday-5K-10K-13-1M-at-Des-Moines-IA-50/]
Races
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Location
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, 50320, IA, United States
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)
