Run with Kenyans 5K
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Run With Kenyans 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Run With Kenyans takes place in Des Moines Water Works Park on June 21, 2026, during Juneteenth weekend as part of the Gotabgaa International Conference 2026. The event presents multiple running and relay formats and emphasizes community, cultural exchange, and physical activity.
Event offerings include the following distances and formats:
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, strollers allowed
- 5K Run, registration fee $30
- Fun 4 x 400 m Interchapter Relay, teams of 4
- Fun 8 x 200 m Presidential Mixed Relay, teams of 8, four females and four males
The 1 Mile is described as a social walk/run for meeting and greeting other participants. Registration fees listed for the primary races are $30 for the 5K and $15 for the 1 Mile. Proceeds will benefit the local community through GotabIowaa, supporting youth empowerment, mental health awareness, and physical activity initiatives.
Packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, June 19 from 4 - 6 pm at Fleet Feet, 521 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Information emphasizes community involvement, team formats for relays, and cultural components associated with the conference weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
