The Big Run 5k
- Date Wed 3rd June 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at The Big Run 5K on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in the vibrant city of Des Moines, Polk! Celebrate Global Running Day with fellow enthusiasts as this spirited community event unites runners of all levels for a fantastic 5K experience. Expect a day filled with summer vibes, shared memories, and the exhilarating runner's high that keeps everyone coming back for more.
This year's event features an incredible lineup of local running clubs, including 515 Run Club, Cool Runnings, Gratitude Running, and Capital Striders, providing a perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and discover your pace. Don't miss the chance to demo the latest Brooks shoes during the run and enter to win a pair! Stick around for exciting raffles with Brooks apparel and swag bags. After the race, unwind at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. for a casual social, where you can enjoy drinks, food, and swap stories with fellow runners. Plus, show your support for the community by bringing a gently used pair of running shoes for local shelters and track programs—each donation earns you an extra raffle ticket! Register by June 2 to snag a goodie bag while supplies last. Let the good miles roll at The Big Run
This year's event features an incredible lineup of local running clubs, including 515 Run Club, Cool Runnings, Gratitude Running, and Capital Striders, providing a perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and discover your pace. Don't miss the chance to demo the latest Brooks shoes during the run and enter to win a pair! Stick around for exciting raffles with Brooks apparel and swag bags. After the race, unwind at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. for a casual social, where you can enjoy drinks, food, and swap stories with fellow runners. Plus, show your support for the community by bringing a gently used pair of running shoes for local shelters and track programs—each donation earns you an extra raffle ticket! Register by June 2 to snag a goodie bag while supplies last. Let the good miles roll at The Big Run
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Global Running Day with Fleet Feet at _The Big Run presented by Brooks_. This community 5k brings together runners from all paths and is all about summer vibes, shared memories and the kind of runners high that keeps you coming back.
And it wouldn't be Global Running Day without the crew! Our friends at 515 Run Club, Cool Runnings, Gratitude Running, and Capital Striders will all be thereso you can meet the people, find your pace, and explore all of the incredible clubs that make running in Des Moines so special!
Take advantage of a special demo run from Brookstry out the latest shoes for free during the run for a chance to win a pairand stick around for raffles featuring Brooks apparel and swag bags!
Afterward, hang out with us at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. for a casual post-run social. Grab a drink and some food, swap stories, and check out each clubs table to learn more.
Were also giving back to the community with a shoe drivebring a gently used pair of running shoes to donate to local shelters and track programs and help keep more people moving. Get an extra raffle ticket for every pair brought!
Register today for _The Big Run_ and let the good miles roll! Participants who register by 6/2 will receive a goodie bag (while supplies last)!
Sign up now (endorphins included).
And it wouldn't be Global Running Day without the crew! Our friends at 515 Run Club, Cool Runnings, Gratitude Running, and Capital Striders will all be thereso you can meet the people, find your pace, and explore all of the incredible clubs that make running in Des Moines so special!
Take advantage of a special demo run from Brookstry out the latest shoes for free during the run for a chance to win a pairand stick around for raffles featuring Brooks apparel and swag bags!
Afterward, hang out with us at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. for a casual post-run social. Grab a drink and some food, swap stories, and check out each clubs table to learn more.
Were also giving back to the community with a shoe drivebring a gently used pair of running shoes to donate to local shelters and track programs and help keep more people moving. Get an extra raffle ticket for every pair brought!
Register today for _The Big Run_ and let the good miles roll! Participants who register by 6/2 will receive a goodie bag (while supplies last)!
Sign up now (endorphins included).
Races
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The Big Run 5k
Wed 3rd June 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
Free
This event is an untimed 5k, so there will be no packet pick up. Just show up and show out! Come a bit early to bop around to each of the run club tables and check out what each one is all about! Participants will receive a goodie bag with registration, while supplies last. This can be picked up before or after the run at SingleSpeed, beginning at 5:00 PM. In the spirit of Global Running Day, we suggest running, walking, or biking to SingleSpeed! If you're driving, grab 4 of your friends to save space in the parking lot for others. Parking is also available on Scott Ave. bridge and the grassy lot across from SingleSpeed. If you park in the parking ramp at Fleet Feet, we will get you a validation ticket at SingleSpeed (This is about a 0.8 mi walk from SingleSpeed.). We can't wait to party with you!
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