Bodies Race Company - Polk City
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Event overview
The Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines takes place on March 8, 2026 at Big Creek State Park, 8550 NW 142nd Ave, Polk City, IA 50226. The event offers multiple race distances and formats.
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- 1 Mile
Additional event options listed include a Kid's Dash (for ages 10 and under), a Volunteer THEN Run, and a Virtual Run. Entry fees are shown in a range from $17 to $62, with youth pricing noted for 12 and under.
Registration, logistics and awards
Standard race registration for the 5k, 10k, and half marathon includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and custom finisher medal. Registrations list chip timing with live results, free photos, and snacks at the finish. Packet pickup is available on race day.
Age group awards are offered for the 5k, 10k, and half marathon with male and female overall and masters (40+) categories, plus top-three awards across standard age brackets from 10 & under through 80+. Kid's Dash, 1-Mile, and Virtual events are untimed and do not qualify for age group awards.
The virtual option includes a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and mailed packet; virtual participants may upload times and photos. The organizer has a no-refund policy and will only cancel for venue requirements or hazardous conditions, with transfers to virtual if cancellation occurs. Course maps are provided for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
