Summer Sizzler - Des Moines
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Summer Sizzler Des Moines
The Summer Sizzler is a multi-distance running event held on 08/23/2026 at Riverview Park, 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313. The program includes in-person races, a virtual race option, and a combined volunteer then run option.
Distances and event types:
- Kids Dash (ages 10 and under)
- 1 Mile (untimed)
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- 10K (6.2 Miles)
- 15K (9.3 Miles)
- Virtual Race
- Volunteer then Run
Event registration opened on 12/09/2024. Registration for the 5K, 10K, and 15K closed on 05/20/2026; other races had registration available through 08/23/2026. Listed entry fees include $17 for the Kids Dash, $22 for the 1 Mile, $30 for the 5K/10K/15K, $42 for the Virtual Race, and $17 for the Volunteer then Run option. Youth pricing for the 5K and 10K is $17 for ages 12 and under.
Race services and amenities include chip timing with live results and awards, designer shirts, custom bibs, custom finisher medals, free event photos, Kona Ice, and treats at the finish line. The Kids Dash is untimed and includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal; children may participate without claiming swag at no charge. Volunteers who choose the Volunteer then Run option are asked to arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
