Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines
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Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines
Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines is a colon cancer 5K run and walk taking place at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The event raises funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition and is held at Racoon River Park, 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
The event program includes a mix of race and community activities and offers multiple participation options:
- 5K timed run and untimed walk
- Kid's Fun Run for ages 10 and under
- Virtual participation option
Registration is offered with two fee periods. Early bird pricing is available through July 29 and regular pricing applies from July 30 through the event day. Fee categories listed by the organizer 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 for the day before the event at Racoon River Park.
Event-day elements include a kid's fun run, a survivor photo, opening and closing ceremonies with team and individual awards, and an after party with live music provided by The Sheet. The event combines a community race format with fundraising for a nonprofit cause. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
