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6 Upcoming Races Near Des Moines, IA in December, 2026

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Sat, Dec 52 races

Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K logo
Yeti Endurance 5K, 10K, & 15K
Des Moines, IA
5K, 10K, 15K
Sycamore 8 logo
Sycamore 8
Johnston, IA

Sat, Dec 121 race

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50) logo
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)
Des Moines, IA
5K, 10K, Half

Sat, Dec 191 race

Festive Pines 5K logo
Festive Pines 5K
Indianola, IA
5K

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Sun, Dec 201 race

Candy Cane Course - Des Moines logo
Candy Cane Course - Des Moines
Altoona, IA
1 Mile, 5K, 10K

Thu, Dec 311 race

Runablaze Iowa 2026 logo
Runablaze Iowa 2026
Des Moines, IA

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