Crane 5K

APR

25

2026

Join the Crane 5K Fun Run at Gray's Lake in Des Moines to celebrate new beginnings and support the YMCA Supportive Housing Campus. Pets and strollers welcome, with post run refreshments and a raffle adding to the community fun.

Sat 25 Apr 2026

Des Moines, Iowa

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Crane 5K Fun Run is a 3.1-mile community run held on April 25, 2026, at Gray's Lake in Des Moines, Iowa. The listed event location is 2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315. The course is described as pet-friendly and stroller-friendly.

Purpose and community impact

The event benefits the YMCA Supportive Housing Campus (YSHC), which houses 140 men and women and provides on-site supportive services such as case management, food recovery programs, and community events. The run highlights a paper crane symbol that represents renewal and new beginnings for YSHC residents.

Race features and participant information

Food and drinks are provided after the run. All registrants are entered into a raffle for a Tundra YETI Cooler. YSHC residents participate in a weekly Walking Club to build fitness and social connections; many residents will be walking or running their first-ever 5K. The event materials note photos from prior years and indicate opportunities to review past participant feedback. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km