Running with Straws 5K
West Des Moines, IA
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Past Event
When
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Where
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines IA
Distances
See race page
Typical weather
61–79°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
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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About this race
Event Details
Date: September 6, 2026
Location: 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA
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 Information
- No refunds: There will be no refunds issued.
- Weather: The event occurs rain or shine.
Registration
For more information or to register, visit the Running with Straws 5K website.
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