In 364 days · Sun, Oct 31, 2027
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When
Sunday, October 31st, 2027
Where
TBD, Des Moines IA
Distances
5K · 10K · Half
Typical weather
50–67°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
57–74°F
rain
2024
50–80°F
dry
2023
38–63°F
dry
2022
46–77°F
dry
2021
62–78°F
dry
2020
60–76°F
dry
2019
43–70°F
rain
2018
42–68°F
dry
2017
45–49°F
rain
2016
53–68°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 31
Sunny · 60–83°F
Sunday, Oct 31starts near 60°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 13 mph
About this race
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
The fun includes
- Great Swag
- designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing with live results and awards
- Free photos
- Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
- Plenty of fun!
- Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
- 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!
- 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!)
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