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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
1514 Walnut St, Des Moines IA
10K · 5K · 1 Mile
59–76°F · some rain risk
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2025
59–83°F
dry
2024
54–76°F
dry
2023
58–73°F
dry
2022
50–68°F
dry
2021
61–85°F
dry
2020
68–88°F
dry
2019
51–71°F
dry
2018
51–64°F
dry
2017
62–69°F
rain
2016
53–69°F
dry
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About this race
Run to Exile: The Comeback Tour
They said it was gone… exiled… a legend of the past.
Yeah, not a chance.
Run to Exile is BACK—and it’s louder, faster, and way more fun than you remember.
Your Adventure Awaits
- 5K: Fast, fun, and perfect for everyone from first-timers to seasoned runners - MAP
- 10K: A little longer, a little tougher, a lot more bragging rights - MAP
- Beer Mile: Equal parts athleticism and questionable decision-making
- Atmosphere: This isn’t your typical buttoned-up race. This is music pumping, people cheering, high-fives flying, and beer flowing at the finish line. Costumes? Encouraged. Friendly competition? Guaranteed. Good times? Non-negotiable.
Post-Race Fun
And when the running’s done… the real test begins.
- Steinholding Competition: Stick around for our legendary competition—where full mugs meet shaky arms and only the strongest (or most stubborn) survive.
- Challenge: Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the crowd? There’s only one way to find out.
- Grab Your Crew: So grab your crew, lace up your shoes (or don’t—we’re not judging), and come be part of the revival.
- Don’t Sit This One Out: You weren’t meant to sit this one out. You were meant to Run to Exile.
Event Details
Date: 2026-09-26
Location: 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
For more information, visit the race page: Run to Exile.
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