To Grandmother's House We Go
West Des Moines, United States • 24 Oct 2026
To Grandmother's House We Go at Brown's Woods, West Des Moines
To Grandmother's House We Go is a fall trail race planned for 10/24/2026 at Brown's Woods, 195 SE Brown's Woods Ct., West Des Moines, IA 50265. The event takes place on single and double track dirt through wooded sections and uses a looped course layout.
The race uses the outermost trail loop as a base distance. Course configuration by distance:
- 5K one loop on the outer trail
- 10K two loops of the outer trail
- 15K three loops of the outer trail
Registration opens on 2026-05-18 and closes on 2026-09-25. The listed registration fee for each race distance is $40. Walkers may participate and are encouraged to register for one of the shorter distances. The course will remain open for three hours during the event.
Proceeds from the event are designated to support Des Moines area dirt trail systems, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders. Dogs are not permitted on the course during the event due to insurance restrictions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.