Lace Up For Life

APR

11

2026

Join Lace Up For Life in Ankeny this April for a community 5K supporting Alpha Women’s Center. Enjoy official timing, post race family fun and a chance to help local families through this charitable run.

Sat 11 Apr 2026

Ankeny, Iowa

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event

Lace Up For Life is a road run held in Ankeny, Iowa in April 2026. The event features a single distance, * 5K. The listed venue address is 1604 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023. This is the third annual running of the event.

Organizer and purpose

The event is presented by Alpha Women’s Center, a non-profit ministry that provides services for the unborn, mothers, and families in the local community. The race is described as a fundraiser; race fees are noted as a tax-deductible charitable contribution.

Details

Each registration includes an official 5K time by True Time Racing and a participation packet with items from community partners. Post-race activities listed include free food, awards, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, and guided tours of Alpha Women’s Center.

Registration pricing is described as follows: early price $25 until January 31, 2026; regular price $30 from February 1 to April 4, 2026; late price $35 from April 5 to April 11, 2026. Children 12 and under are listed at $20. Signup by March 25 is recommended to guarantee a race t-shirt in the requested size. All minors must be registered; children who ride in a stroller or child carrier with a registered guardian are noted as having no cost. Registration closes April 11, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km