To Grandmother's House We Go
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location West Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for the invigorating "To Grandmother's House We Go" race on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the scenic West Des Moines, Polk! Embrace the beauty of fall as you navigate through the lush woods on both single and double track dirt trails. This exciting event offers participants the choice of 5K, 10K, or 15K distances, making it perfect for runners of all levels. The adventure begins promptly at 9:00 AM, and walkers are warmly encouraged to join in on the shorter race options. With the course open for three hours, there's plenty of time to soak in the stunning surroundings while supporting a great cause—proceeds will benefit Des Moines' dirt trail systems and local organizations like the Stewards of Browns Woods and the Capital Striders. Lace up your running shoes and prepare for a memorable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
This is a fall race that runs on both single and double track dirt. Participants have 5K/10K/15K options on a trail loop that takes you deep into the woods.
* Races will begin promptly at 9:00 AM
* Walkers may participate and are encouraged to register for one of the shorter races.
* The course will remain open for 3 hours.
* Proceeds from this race will be used to support Des Moines' dirt trail systems, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders
* Click here to view the map of Brown's Woods (in PDF format). [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52975cdfe4b00e96518c9c84/t/55fe2461e4b048fe8596a0cb/1442718883578/Brown%27s+Woods+Map.jpg] TGHWG will be completed on the outermost trail loop, which totals a 5K distance; 10K participants will be doing 2 loops, 15K participants will be doing 3 loops.
* While we love dogs, sadly our insurance does not permit them on the course during the event.
* Packet Pickup will be announced!
* Races will begin promptly at 9:00 AM
* Walkers may participate and are encouraged to register for one of the shorter races.
* The course will remain open for 3 hours.
* Proceeds from this race will be used to support Des Moines' dirt trail systems, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders
* Click here to view the map of Brown's Woods (in PDF format). [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52975cdfe4b00e96518c9c84/t/55fe2461e4b048fe8596a0cb/1442718883578/Brown%27s+Woods+Map.jpg] TGHWG will be completed on the outermost trail loop, which totals a 5K distance; 10K participants will be doing 2 loops, 15K participants will be doing 3 loops.
* While we love dogs, sadly our insurance does not permit them on the course during the event.
* Packet Pickup will be announced!
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195 SE Brown's Woods Ct., West Des Moines, West Des Moines, 50265, IA, United States
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