Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run
- Date Sat 15th February 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $11.60 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of community spirit and healthy living at the Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run, taking place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the heart of Des Moines, Polk. This beloved event, known for being the longest consecutively-produced race in the area, offers participants an exciting choice of distances: a one-mile fun run, a 5K, and a 10K. Don your favorite red flannel attire and join friends and family for a day filled with camaraderie and purpose, all while supporting the YMCA's mission to promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Every step you take helps make healthy living accessible through the YMCA's financial assistance program. Sponsored by notable local businesses, this event is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and a commitment to a healthier future. So mark your calendars, embrace the cold, and get ready to run for a great cause!
Every step you take helps make healthy living accessible through the YMCA's financial assistance program. Sponsored by notable local businesses, this event is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and a commitment to a healthier future. So mark your calendars, embrace the cold, and get ready to run for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Join your friends to do some good together! All proceeds help make healthy living accessible through the YMCAs financial assistance program. Sponsored by the awesome people at Scrap Processors Inc., Holmes Murphy & Associates, Fast Signs, Fleet Feet, Northwest Bank, RDG Planning & Design, Regenexx, Vara Guard, LLC, Fitness Sports, Lawmark Capital, Eric Wildman, and True Roots Chiropractic.
The Red Flannel Run is the longest, consecutively-produced race in the Des Moines area with a one mile, 5K, and 10K option. Wear your favorite red flannel attire and help support the YMCAs mission to strengthen the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
EMBRACE THE COLD. RUN THE RACE. SUPPORT THE CAUSE.
[https://bit.ly/2PPUi2x]
PACKET PICK UP
February 15, 2024 at Fleet Feet (time is 4:30-6:30pm). 521 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
February 16, 2024 at the Wellmark YMCA (time is 4:30-6:30pm). 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
February 17, 2024 at the Wellmark YMCA (Beginning at 7:30am). 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
RACE DAY PARKING:
Available at the parking garage on Locust Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue. To access this parking garage on race day, take 7th Street South to Locust Street. Go East on Locust Street and the entrance is on the North/Left side of the street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue.
Parking also available at the parking garage on 5th street between Grand Avenue and Watson Powell Jr Way. To access this parking garage, go East on Locust Street to 4th Street. Go North/Left on 4th street to Grand Avenue. Go West/Left on Grand Avenue to 5th Avenue. Go North/Right on 5th Avenue to the parking garage entrance.
The Red Flannel Run is the longest, consecutively-produced race in the Des Moines area with a one mile, 5K, and 10K option. Wear your favorite red flannel attire and help support the YMCAs mission to strengthen the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
EMBRACE THE COLD. RUN THE RACE. SUPPORT THE CAUSE.
[https://bit.ly/2PPUi2x]
PACKET PICK UP
February 15, 2024 at Fleet Feet (time is 4:30-6:30pm). 521 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
February 16, 2024 at the Wellmark YMCA (time is 4:30-6:30pm). 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
February 17, 2024 at the Wellmark YMCA (Beginning at 7:30am). 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
RACE DAY PARKING:
Available at the parking garage on Locust Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue. To access this parking garage on race day, take 7th Street South to Locust Street. Go East on Locust Street and the entrance is on the North/Left side of the street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue.
Parking also available at the parking garage on 5th street between Grand Avenue and Watson Powell Jr Way. To access this parking garage, go East on Locust Street to 4th Street. Go North/Left on 4th street to Grand Avenue. Go West/Left on Grand Avenue to 5th Avenue. Go North/Right on 5th Avenue to the parking garage entrance.
Races
-
5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 15th February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
-
10K Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 15th February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$48.70
-
1mi Family Run ($50 Max for Families 6 & Over)
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 15th February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$11.60
1.1 Mile run/walk taking participants over the scenic Women of Achievement Bridge.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewWellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run