195 SE Brown's Woods Ct., West Des Moines, West Des Moines IA
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Race Overview
This is a fall race that runs on both single and double track dirt. Participants have 5K/10K/15K options on a trail loop that takes you deep into the woods.
Race Details
- Start Time: Races will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
- Walkers: Walkers may participate and are encouraged to register for one of the shorter races.
- Course Duration: The course will remain open for 3 hours.
- Proceeds: Proceeds from this race will be used to support Des Moines' dirt trail systems, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders.
Course Information
- Map: Click here to view the map of Brown's Woods (in PDF format). TGHWG will be completed on the outermost trail loop, which totals a 5K distance: 10K participants will be doing 2 loops, 15K participants will be doing 3 loops.
- Pets: While we love dogs, sadly our insurance does not permit them on the course during the event.
- Packet Pickup: Packet Pickup will be announced!
Event Information
Join us for the To Grandmother's House We Go race on October 24, 2026!
Location: 195 SE Brown's Woods Ct., West Des Moines, IA
For more information, visit the official race page: To Grandmother's House We Go.
