Cupid's Chase Des Moines
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Cupid's Chase 5K Des Moines
Cupid's Chase 5K Des Moines is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309. The event is part of a national race series that marks the founding of Community Options and this edition is the 18th annual race. The series reported over 11,000 participants nationwide last year. The event welcomes runners, walkers, people using baby strollers or wheelchairs, and sponsors.
Event details
The main race distance is 5K. The listed registration price for the 5K is $40 and the price increases after November 30, 2025. Sponsorship opportunities are available with pricing from $500 to $10,000 and include levels such as Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and exhibitor tables. The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly; all pets must remain leashed. It is a certified 5K with professional timing and results posted immediately after the race. Registration fees are non-refundable and the event is held rain or shine.
To guarantee a race shirt, registration must be completed by January 1, 2026; shirts and other giveaways (finisher medal and drawstring bag) are available while supplies last. Trophies are awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age group medals are awarded in 14 age groups from 12 & under through 70 & over. The event benefits Community Options, Inc., a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing housing and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.