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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Principal Park, Des Moines IA
5K
36–53°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
34–40°F
rain
2024
38–59°F
dry
2023
48–60°F
dry
2022
40–57°F
dry
2021
45–64°F
dry
2020
59–72°F
dry
2019
21–39°F
dry
2018
23–34°F
dry
2017
25–46°F
dry
2016
45–59°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
36°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
This registration is NOT for Girls on the Run Participants or Coaches. GOTR Participants and coaches are already registered for the event.
Join us for the 5K – open to all! Whether you run or walk, you're welcome as a community runner. Your participation supports girls throughout central Iowa, helping them be joyful, healthy, and confident. Let's shine together with our Star Power!
Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember!
Anyone is welcome to participate in the end-of-season 5K celebration. Community participants encouraged!
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, November 6 from 4-6 PM and Saturday, November 7 from 9-11AM at Wellmark YMCA
Sunday, November 8 starting at 12:30 PM at Principal Park
*Fun Zone Activities begin at 12:30PM. 5K start time is 2:00 PM*
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