To Grandmother's House We Go
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location West Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting "To Grandmother's House We Go" race on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the beautiful West Des Moines, Polk! This vibrant fall event offers participants a chance to experience the stunning trails of Browns Woods with a variety of race distances to choose from: 5K, 10K, and 15K. Runners will embark on a scenic trail loop, diving deep into the woods while enjoying the crisp autumn air. The races kick off promptly at 9:00 AM, and walkers are warmly invited to register for the shorter distances.
With the course remaining open for three hours, this is a fantastic opportunity for all fitness levels to enjoy the great outdoors while supporting a worthy cause—proceeds will benefit Des Moines' dirt trail systems and the Stewards of Browns Woods. Make sure to register by October 23rd to take advantage of early bird pricing, and don’t forget to pick up your race packet at Fitness Sports in Clive! Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and the beauty of nature!
With the course remaining open for three hours, this is a fantastic opportunity for all fitness levels to enjoy the great outdoors while supporting a worthy cause—proceeds will benefit Des Moines' dirt trail systems and the Stewards of Browns Woods. Make sure to register by October 23rd to take advantage of early bird pricing, and don’t forget to pick up your race packet at Fitness Sports in Clive! Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and the beauty of nature!
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). 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 at Fitness Sports in Clive from 4:00-6:00PM
Registration
Online registration closes on Thursday October 23rd at 11:59 PM
Capital Striders members receive $10 discount (online registration only)
Cost of registration is the same for all three distances$40 early registration
$50 after October 1st
$55 at packet pickup 4-6 pm, Friday, Oct. 24, or Race day, 8:00-8:30am
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). 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 at Fitness Sports in Clive from 4:00-6:00PM
Registration
Online registration closes on Thursday October 23rd at 11:59 PM
Capital Striders members receive $10 discount (online registration only)
Cost of registration is the same for all three distances$40 early registration
$50 after October 1st
$55 at packet pickup 4-6 pm, Friday, Oct. 24, or Race day, 8:00-8:30am
Races
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Tghwg 5k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Pint Glass
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$54.00
OPENS 24 OCT
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Location
195 SE Brown's Woods Ct., West Des Moines, West Des Moines, 50265, IA, United States
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