Running with Straws 5K
West Des Moines, IA
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
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Sunday, September 6th, 2026
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines IA
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61–79°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
48–66°F
dry
2024
57–71°F
dry
2023
64–79°F
dry
2022
62–81°F
dry
2021
63–88°F
dry
2020
74–93°F
dry
2019
64–80°F
dry
2018
64–75°F
dry
2017
51–68°F
dry
2016
76–89°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 6
Rain likely · 59–92°F
Sunday, Sep 6starts near 59°F · 29% chance of rain · wind up to 18 mph
About this race
Running with Straws 5K
Date: September 6, 2026
Location: 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA
For more information, visit: Race Information
Event Schedule
- 9:00 AM: Shirt pickup
- 9:45 AM: Why a straw? What's a wog?
- 10:00 AM: Run/Walk/Jog/Wog
- 10:15 AM: Start prize give-a-ways
Important Notes
- No refunds: No refunds will be issued.
- Weather policy: Event occurs rain or shine.
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