Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke
Sun, May 31, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT
- Distance
- 1 Mile
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A fast-paced mile race with prize money, set amidst lively bike races and a vibrant street scene.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveThe Espresso Mile, presented by Chain & Spoke, offers a unique one-mile race experience in Des Moines. Held in conjunction with the Rip the Aves bike races, this event brings an energetic atmosphere to Ingersoll Avenue. Runners will navigate a course featuring rolling hills and turns, culminating in a final sprint. With prize money for top finishers and its inclusion in the Central Iowa Race League, it's an appealing option for competitive runners. Stay after your race to enjoy the vibrant local scene and ongoing bike events.
What to expect
From the organizer
New event date for 2026!
See you May 31st in the afternoon☕️
2025 Results
2025 Race Photos
This event is taking place in conjunction with the Rip the Aves bike races taking place throughout the day. Packet pickup will be over at our race at corner of 28th and Ingersoll, and then it will be short walk to High Street where you'll find the start line. At 3PM, the run will take off down hill to 24th street where it will take two right turns and take the field onto Ingersoll Avenue. After the long flat straight it will be a right turn up 28th street hill, this uphill will give you your next downhill down High street once again. Finally, it will be 2 right turns once again and a sprint to the line. Exact time to be finalized as we get closer to the event.
1st M/F - $200
2nd M/F - $100
3rd M/F - $50
Post-race you'll want to stick around and enjoy everything Ingersoll Avenue has to offer including some exciting bike races throughout the day!
Race Photos