Des Moines Spring 4-Mile
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Event details
The Des Moines Spring 4-Miler is scheduled for March 1, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa (50321). It is the second edition of the event, organized by Wieland Racing, the organizer of The Blazing 5k and Mile. The listed entry fee for the 4 mile event is $25, with the price increasing after December 31, 2025. Registration asks participants to join a team; registrants may select "No Team" or add a new team during registration.
Distances:
- 4 mile race - March 1, 2026, Des Moines, IA
- 5k (The Blazing 5k, part of a bundle) - October 4, 2026, Des Moines, IA
Prize money for the 4-mile race allocates $100 to each of the top six male and top six female finishers, creating a $1,200 purse.
Course and logistics
The course is set in Waterworks Park, starting near the Bill Riley Trail Bridge and running counterclockwise through the park loops before returning to the start. The route is described as flat and is listed as certified (certificate pending). Parking within the park is eastbound only and participants are asked to keep two wheels on the road; additional gravel lots exist on the north side of the road. Lauridsen Amphitheater is noted as an alternative parking option about one mile from the start and includes restrooms. A bag drop will be available at the start line; participants use a 12x18 inch plastic drawstring bag labeled with their race number and must pick it up after the race using their bib. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
