Race for Hope DSM
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Event details
Race for Hope DSM is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa at 2201 George Flagg Parkway. The event program includes multiple race options and a virtual participation option.
- Kid's Fun Run (ages 13 and under)
- 2K
- 5K
- 10.1K
- Virtual Participant
Registration opened December 1, 2025. Listed entry fees are $25 for the Kid's Fun Run, $30 for the 2K, and $35 for the 5K, 10.1K, and Virtual Participant.
Background and fundraising
The event was inspired by a local teen diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and by the Washington, D.C. Race for Hope. Organizers established the Des Moines event to coincide with Brain Tumor Awareness month in May to raise funds for research, bring the community together, pay tribute to those who have passed, and acknowledge survivors.
Race for Hope DSM launched in May 2013 with about 600 participants and raised more than $25,000 that year. Over the past 13 years the event has raised more than $700,000 for brain tumor research. The event is run by an all-volunteer staff that aims to keep costs low so more proceeds go to brain tumor organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
