Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines

AUG
29
2026
A community 5K run and walk at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines on August 29, 2026, raising funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition. The event includes a kid’s fun run, a virtual option, packet pick-up, awards, and live music after the event.
Sat 29 Aug 2026
5 kilometers

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Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines (August 29, 2026)

This event is a community run and walk held at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The event raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition and includes both in-person and virtual participation options.

Race offerings include:

  • 5K timed run and untimed walk
  • Kid’s Fun Run for children 10 and under
  • Virtual participant option

Registration is offered with tiered fees. Early bird rates apply through July 29 and regular rates apply from July 30 through event day. Fee categories published for both periods include adult, youth (18 and under), kid’s fun run, and virtual participant entries. Online registration closes on Friday, August 28, 2026. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before the event.

The event program notes a survivor photo, opening and closing ceremonies, awards for teams and individuals, and an after party with live music performed by The Sheet. The setting is Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines. Contact details and full registration information are managed by the event organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Timed Run
Kid’s Fun Run
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