THE RAD Run

Sunday, September 28, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Des Moines, Iowa

$32.80–$80.50 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to groove and run at The RAD Run, happening on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Polk! This exciting 5K event is a celebration of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence's (ICADV) 40th anniversary, and it's sure to be a blast for participants of all ages and abilities. Embrace the '80s throwback theme by donning your brightest neon outfits and sporting the biggest hair you can muster—it's a party like it's 1985!

Join in on the fun, enjoy post-race food and drinks, and dance to some tubular '80s tunes as we come together to support a vital cause. Since its inception in 1985, ICADV has been dedicated to ending domestic violence and assisting survivors throughout Iowa. The RAD Run is not just a race; it's an opportunity to recognize the progress made and continue the important work ahead. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this unforgettable celebration!

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General Registration! The RAD Run: 40 Years Strong hosted by the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Big Hair. Big Fun. Big Impact. Get ready to lace up your sneakers and party like its 1985! The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is turning 40, and were celebrating in style with The RAD Run a totally tubular 5K for all ages and abilities. Stick around after the race for post-race food, drinks, and tubular 80s tunes! Kids 12 and under are FREE with a paid adult registration!

9:00 AM CDT

$32.80

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VIP RAD RUN BUNDLE! This totally tubular bundle includes race registration, a commemorative T-shirt, plus 2 drink passes and 2 food passes for the post-race celebration.

Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Big Hair. Big Fun. Big Impact. Get ready to lace up your sneakers and party like its 1985! The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is turning 40, and were celebrating in style with The RAD Run a totally tubular 5K for all ages and abilities. Stick around after the race for post-race food, drinks, and tubular 80s tunes! Kids 12 and under are FREE with a paid adult registration!

9:00 AM CDT

$80.50

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Organiser's description

BIG HAIR. BIG FUN. BIG IMPACT.

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and party like its 1985! The IOWA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (ICADV) https://www.icadv.org is turning 40, and were celebrating in style with The RAD Run a totally tubular 5K for all ages and abilities.

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Water Works Park, Des Moines
alarm clock 9 a.m.
Theme: '80s Throwback come dressed in your brightest neon, biggest hair, and RADDEST retro gear!

Since 1985, ICADV has been working to end domestic violence and support survivors across Iowa. This anniversary is a chance to recognize how far weve come and rally together for the work still ahead.

Stick around after the race for post-race food, drinks, and tubular 80s tunes!