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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Big Creek State Park, Polk City IA
5K · 10K · Half
49–67°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
54–75°F
rain
2024
50–79°F
dry
2023
38–62°F
dry
2022
48–76°F
dry
2021
61–76°F
dry
2020
60–76°F
dry
2019
43–70°F
rain
2018
41–67°F
dry
2017
43–47°F
rain
2016
52–67°F
dry
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About this race
Spooky Sprint Description
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
Event Highlights
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing: with live results and awards
- Free Photos: Capture your moments at the event
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
Experience More Fun
- Family Fun: Grab your friends and family, and enjoy the festivities!
- Virtual Race Option: Can't make the race? Run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
- Youth Pricing: 5k/10k registration for 12 & Under are only $17!
- Finisher Medals: Available for all race distances!
Race Registration Details
- Half Marathon: Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal!
- 10k: Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal!
- 5k: Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- 1 Mile: Registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Kids Dash
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!
Registration Reminder
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Event Information
Date: 2026-10-10
Location: Big Creek State Park, Polk City, IA
For more details, visit Spooky Sprint Des Moines.
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