The Night Run Des Moines

The Night Run Des Moines

Date: June 20, 2026

Location: 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA

For more information, visit: The Night Run Website

Race Overview

• Experience: The Night Run is a 5K, 10K, and Night Mile experience through downtown Des Moines that reimagines what a running event can feel like.
• Route: The race starts in the new MRKT District and cuts through downtown using parking ramps, viaducts, bridges, and city streets.
• Post-race Party: After the race, enjoy a post-race party featuring a DJ along the Des Moines Riverfront, with city lights as the backdrop.
• Social Atmosphere: Built for all paces, Night Run is designed to be social, high-energy, and leave you with the feeling of endless summer.

Race Schedule

• 10K Start: 7:00 PM
• 5K Start: 7:15 PM
• Night Mile Option: Pair either race with the Night Mile, or run the Night Mile as a stand-alone event.
• Finish Experience: Each race offers a unique finish experience designed for all participants.

Night Mile Corrals

• Community Wave – 8:15 PM: Open to all ages and paces, with a 15-minute cutoff.
• Intermediate Wave – 8:35 PM: For runners expecting to finish between 7:00–9:00 minutes.
• Fast Wave – 8:50 PM: For runners expecting to finish between 5:30–7:00 minutes.
• Women’s Elite Final: For women only who can run under 6:30 minutes.
• Men’s Elite Final: For men only who can run under 5:30 minutes.