Saturday, February 14th, 2026
501 Grand Ave, Des Moines IA
5K · 10K
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About this race
Event Overview
The Red Flannel Run is the longest, consecutively-produced race in the Des Moines area with a 5K and 10K option. Wear your favorite red flannel attire and help support the YMCA’s mission to strengthen the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
EMBRACE THE COLD. RUN THE RACE. SUPPORT THE CAUSE.
Packet Pick Up
- Date: February 12, 2026
- Location: Wellmark YMCA
- Time: 4:30-6:30pm
- Address: 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Date: February 13, 2026
- Location: Wellmark YMCA
- Time: 4:30-6:30pm
- Address: 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Date: February 14, 2026
- Location: Wellmark YMCA
- Time: Beginning at 7:30am
- Address: 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Race Day Parking
- Location 1: Parking garage on Locust Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue.
- Access: Take 7th Street South to Locust Street, and go East. The entrance is on the North/Left side of the street.
- Location 2: Parking garage on 5th Street between Grand Avenue and Watson Powell Jr Way.
- Access: Go East on Locust Street to 4th Street, go North/Left to Grand Avenue, then West/Left to 5th Avenue.
More Information
For additional details about the event, visit the official race page: Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run.
Course map
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