Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Ninja 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon (13.1M) in the vibrant city of Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, August 8, 2026! This exciting event is designed for runners and walkers of all levels, providing a friendly atmosphere that balances competition with community spirit. Whether you're aiming for a personal record, collecting themed medals, or simply enjoying a day out with friends, this race promises an unforgettable experience.
Expect a well-organized event with clear courses, supportive race staff, and the camaraderie that comes from participating in a local race. With distances catering to all abilities, you can choose the challenge that suits you best. Remember to bring your favorite running buddy and embrace the fun with your "I signed up for this on purpose" smile! Get ready to lace up your shoes and join us for a fantastic day of running in Des Moines!
Expect a well-organized event with clear courses, supportive race staff, and the camaraderie that comes from participating in a local race. With distances catering to all abilities, you can choose the challenge that suits you best. Remember to bring your favorite running buddy and embrace the fun with your "I signed up for this on purpose" smile! Get ready to lace up your shoes and join us for a fantastic day of running in Des Moines!
Organiser's Description
US ROAD RUNNING RACES
US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people.
Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best I signed up for this on purpose smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line.
A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help.
View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page. [https://usroadrunning.com/Races/IA/Des-Moines/206339-Ninja-5K-10K-13-1M-at-Des-Moines-IA-32/]
US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people.
Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best I signed up for this on purpose smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line.
A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help.
View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page. [https://usroadrunning.com/Races/IA/Des-Moines/206339-Ninja-5K-10K-13-1M-at-Des-Moines-IA-32/]
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Location
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, 50320, IA, United States
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)
