Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run

FEB

14

2026

Lace up for the Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run in Des Moines with 5K and 10K options on February 14, 2026. Don your red flannel, enjoy community spirit, and support the YMCA while earning a finisher medal or grabbing themed apparel.

Sat 14 Feb 2026

Des Moines, Iowa

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa at 501 Grand Ave, 50309. The event includes the following distances:

5K
10K

Participants are encouraged to wear red flannel attire. The event supports the YMCA’s mission to strengthen the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Logistics and extras

Registration prices listed in the event information show discounted youth rates for ages 1-17 and a late-price increase after January 14, 2026. Packet pick up is available at the Wellmark YMCA, 501 Grand Ave, on February 12 (4:30-6:30pm), February 13 (4:30-6:30pm), and on race day beginning at 7:30am. Race day parking is available at a Locust Street parking garage between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue and at a parking garage on 5th Street between Grand Avenue and Watson Powell Jr Way; brief access directions are provided for each garage. A custom 2026 finisher medal is available for purchase, and red flannel apparel (short sleeve tee, long sleeve tee, hoodie) is offered for purchase during registration. Sponsors listed include Holmes Murphy and Scrap Processors Iowa. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.