Blue Believers
SEP
20
2026
The Blue Believers is a run/walk in Des Moines supporting prostate cancer awareness. All proceeds help Iowans affected by prostate cancer. The event features a 5k, a 1-mile walk, a kids' fun run, and a virtual option.
Sun 20 Sep 2026
5 kilometers
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Event Overview
The Blue Believers is a run/walk event for prostate cancer awareness, organized by Prostate Cancer Awareness of Central Iowa. This is the fourth edition of the event. It takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Charitable Purpose
All proceeds from the event go to support Iowans affected by prostate cancer. The organization reports that, since its inaugural event, it has donated nearly $270,000 to the Iowa prostate cancer community.
Events and Distances
The event offers several participation options:
- 5k Run/Walk
- 5k Survivor Run/Walk
- 5k Veteran, Military, First Responder Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Walk
- Junior Blue Believers Fun Run
- Blue Believers Virtual Run/Walk
- Race Day Volunteer
Separate course maps are available for the 5k and 1-mile routes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
5 km
5k Run/walk
5 km
5k Survivor Run/walk
5 km
5k Veteran, Military, First Responder Run/walk
1 Mile Walk
Junior Blue Believers Fun Run
Blue Believers Virtual Run/walk
