To Grandmother's House We Go

OCT
24
2026
A fall trail race at Brown's Woods in West Des Moines offering 5K, 10K and 15K options on single and double track dirt. The looped course repeats the 5K loop for longer distances and proceeds support local trail stewardship.
Sat 24 Oct 2026
15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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To Grandmother's House We Go

To Grandmother's House We Go is a fall trail race held at Brown's Woods in West Des Moines, Iowa. The event uses single and double track dirt trails and follows an outermost loop that totals 5K. Longer distances are achieved by repeating that loop: 10K participants complete two laps and 15K participants complete three laps.

Distances offered:

  • 5K one lap of the outermost trail loop
  • 10K two laps of the outermost trail loop
  • 15K three laps of the outermost trail loop

Walkers may participate and are encouraged to register for one of the shorter races. The course will remain open for three hours during the event. Dogs are not permitted on the course due to insurance restrictions. Proceeds from the race are used to support Des Moines' dirt trail systems, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders. Registration fees for the listed races are $40. Packet pickup details will be announced prior to the event.

The race location is 195 SE Brown's Woods Ct., West Des Moines, IA 50265. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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