Summer Sizzler - Des Moines
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About the race
Summer Sizzler - Des Moines is a single-day running event on 08/15/2027 in Des Moines, IA. The program includes multiple in-person races plus a virtual race option that allows participants to run elsewhere and still receive event swag.
The in-person distances include:
- 1 Mile
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- 10K (6.2 Miles)
- 15K (9.3 Miles)
Additional event formats: a Kids Dash for ages 10 and under, an untimed 1 Mile, a Virtual Race, and a "Volunteer then Run" option that pairs volunteer service with subsequent participation. Volunteers are asked to arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup; after volunteering, participants may run any distance of their choice.
Registration opens 10/01/2026. Registration for the 5K, 10K, and 15K closes 05/12/2027; registration for the Kids Dash, 1 Mile, Virtual Race, and Volunteer then Run closes 08/15/2027. Registration fees listed by event in the source information include: Kids Dash $17, 1 Mile $22, 5K $30, 10K $30, 15K $30, Virtual Race $42, Volunteer then Run $17. Youth pricing for the 5K and 10K is $17 for ages 12 and under.
Race services and amenities described include chip timing with live results and awards, custom bibs, designer shirts, custom finisher medals, free photos, finish-line treats, and free Kona Ice. Team registration refunds are applied to teams of four and ten registrants: $5 refunded once four people register and another $5 refunded when ten register, for a total possible refund of $10. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
