Lace Up For Life 5K
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Ankeny, Iowa
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for an exciting and meaningful day at the 3rd Annual Lace Up For Life 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in beautiful Ankeny, Polk! This family-friendly event supports the Alpha Women's Center, a dedicated non-profit ministry that provides vital assistance to unborn children, mothers, and families in our community. Lace up your running shoes and participate in this invigorating 5K race, where you can enjoy an official race time provided by True Time Racing, a participation packet filled with goodies from local partners, and a host of fun post-race activities!
After crossing the finish line, revel in a morning of festivities that includes FREE food, exciting awards, inflatables, face painting, and balloon animals. Guided tours of the Alpha Women's Center will also be available, offering a chance to learn more about this important cause. Don't forget to register by March 25th to secure a t-shirt in your size! With early bird registration starting at just $25 until January 31st, this is an event you won't want to miss. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun and community spirit while supporting a great cause!
After crossing the finish line, revel in a morning of festivities that includes FREE food, exciting awards, inflatables, face painting, and balloon animals. Guided tours of the Alpha Women's Center will also be available, offering a chance to learn more about this important cause. Don't forget to register by March 25th to secure a t-shirt in your size! With early bird registration starting at just $25 until January 31st, this is an event you won't want to miss. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun and community spirit while supporting a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Alpha Women's Center is a non-profit ministry dedicated to providing help and hope for the unborn, mothers, and families in our community. By participating in the 3rd ANNUAL LACE UP FOR LIFE 5K, you can be a part of our mission! Included with each registration is an official 5K time by True Time Racing, participation packet with goodies from community partners, and post-race activities - FREE food, awards, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, guided tours of AWC and more. A morning of FUN for the whole family!
Things to Note:
* Signup by March 25TH to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.
* Due to liability requirements and official race rules, ALL MINORS MUST BE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE.
* _However, there is NO COST for children who accompany a registered guardian while riding in a stroller or child carrier._
* Price:
* $25.00 _early bird until January 31st._
* $30.00 _normal price from February 1st - April 4th_
* $35.00 _late signup price from April 5th - April 11th (race day)_
* Race Fee (a tax-deductible charitable contribution) + $2.80 Signup Fee
* _$20.00 Kids 12 years old and under
_
* Registration: REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 11, 2026 AT 9:00AM CDT
Things to Note:
* Signup by March 25TH to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.
* Due to liability requirements and official race rules, ALL MINORS MUST BE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE.
* _However, there is NO COST for children who accompany a registered guardian while riding in a stroller or child carrier._
* Price:
* $25.00 _early bird until January 31st._
* $30.00 _normal price from February 1st - April 4th_
* $35.00 _late signup price from April 5th - April 11th (race day)_
* Race Fee (a tax-deductible charitable contribution) + $2.80 Signup Fee
* _$20.00 Kids 12 years old and under
_
* Registration: REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 11, 2026 AT 9:00AM CDT
Races
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Lace Up for Life
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
Fri, 4/10 4:00-7:00pm - Packet Pickup at Fitness Sports Ankeny Sat, 4/11 8:00-8:30am - Race Day Pickup/Signup at Fitness Sports Sat, 4/11 9:00 am - 5K starts! (on Sharmin St. next to ACA) Sat, 4/11 10-12 pm - Post-Race Fun at ACA W Parking Lot $20.00 for Kids 12 years old and under
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1604 W 1st St, Ankeny, 50023, IA, United States
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