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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines IA
5K · 10K · Half · Marathon
33–50°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
43–73°F
dry
2024
38–54°F
dry
2023
44–64°F
dry
2022
28–39°F
dry
2021
29–46°F
dry
2020
34–56°F
dry
2019
18–31°F
dry
2018
22–41°F
dry
2017
43–53°F
dry
2016
43–59°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
33°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
US Road Running Races
US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people.
Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line.
A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help.
View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.
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