Born to Run 5k - Des Moines
Des Moines, United States • 8 Nov 2025
Event details
Born to Run 5k takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, IA. The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Both events start together on a looped trail course. The race is professionally timed with chip timing, live online results, and finish line video. All proceeds benefit Mary's Helping Hands, which provides clothing, diapers and wipes at no cost to families during a child’s first two years.
Logistics and extras
Packet pickup is available the day before at Fitness Sports (8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA) and on race day at Confluence Brewing Company. In-person racers aged 13 and over will receive race swag and a bib; children 12 and under will receive a bib and ice cream vouchers. Ice cream vouchers and beer coupons are listed among event items for participants 13 and older.
Walkers are allowed and running/jogging strollers are recommended. Dogs are permitted but must be on leash. Family pricing is applied automatically for groups of four or more, with a $5 saving per entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.