Running with Straws 5K

West Des Moines, IA

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

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When

Sunday, September 6th, 2026

Where

2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines IA

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About this race

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

No refunds:

Event occurs rain or shine.

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