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A 5K race can be fun for the entire family, but not all 5Ks are geared toward little legs. Here are some family-friendly options well-suited for competitive – and not-so-competitive – runners, as well as events that incorporate running as a family affair.
Here’s your guide to family friendly 5Ks taking place this summer in Des Moines:
June 5Ks
5K for Karen
Green Days – Johnston
June 15, 2018
5K Run
July 5Ks
Troop 178 4th of July 5K Road Race & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Waukee 4th of July Celebration – Waukee
July 4, 2018
5K Run, 1-Mile Kids Fun Run
William Courtney 5K Run
Urbandale 4th of July Celebration – Urbandale
July 4, 2018
5K Run, 1-Mile Kids Fun Run, Tot Trot
Ankeny Optimists Summerfest 5K
Summerfest – Ankeny
July 15, 2018
5K Run/Walk, 1-Mile Run
Polk County Clover Dash
Iowa State Fair Grounds – Des Moines
July 21, 2018
5K Run, Tot Trot
Taste of Hope 5K Race / Fun Run / Walk
Lutheran Church of Hope – West Des Moines
July 27, 2018
5K Run/Walk, Kids’ Fun Run
Altoona 150 5k
Outlets of Des Moines – Altoona
July 28, 2018
5K Fun Run
Friends of the Grimes Public Library Fun Run & 5K
Grimes South Sports Complex – Grimes
July 28, 2018
5K Run/Walk, Kids’ Fun Run
Summer Breeze 5K
Clive Lake – Clive
July 28, 2018
10K Run, 5K Run, Kids’ Fun Run
August 5Ks
Diva Dash 5K & Lil’ Princess Fun Run
East Village – Des Moines
August 8, 2018
5K Run, Lil’ Princess Girls Run
Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K
City Streets – Adel
August 11, 2018
5K Run/Walk, Kids’ Fun Run
Cruisin’ 4 Carter 5K
Urbandale Middle School – Urbandale
August 11, 2018
5K Run, Kids’ Fun Run
Gigi’s Playhouse 5K
DMACC – Ankeny
August 25, 2018
5K Run, 1-Mile Walk
Get Your Rear in Gear
Raccoon River Park – West Des Moines
August 25, 2018
10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Kids’ Fun Run
September 5Ks
Beaverdale Beaverdash
Beaverdale Fall Festival – Beaverdale
September 15, 2018
5K Run, 1-Mile Run/Walk, Tot Trot
Capital Pursuit
Downtown Des Moines
September 15, 2018
10 Mile Run, 5K Run, Junior Pursuit
Did we miss your favorite family friendly 5K? Let us know in the Comments below and we’ll add it to the list!