The Night Run DSM
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- 200 SW 2nd St, 50309
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Women’s Focus
Women’s FocusPerks & features
- After-Party
After-PartyFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 20, 8:15 PM CDT · From $22.20
Opens Mar 19, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Jun 20, 7:15 PM CDT · From $38.10
Opens Mar 19, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Jun 20, 7:15 PM CDT · From $59.30
Opens Mar 19, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
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- 10K
Sat, Jun 20, 7:00 PM CDT · From $51.88
Opens Mar 19, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 10K
Sat, Jun 20, 7:00 PM CDT · From $73.08
Opens Mar 19, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Mar 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortRolling road course, warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
The Night Run is a 5K, 10K, and Night Mile experience through downtown Des Moines that reimagines what a running event can feel like. The race starts in the new MRKT District of before cuts through downtown using parking ramps, viaducts, bridges, and city streets to create a route that’s as engaging as it is challenging. After the race, the night continues with a post-race party featuring a DJ along the Des Moines Riverfront, with city lights as the backdrop.
Built for all paces, Night Run is designed to be social, high-energy, and leave you with the feeling of endless summer.
The 10K begins at 7:00 PM, followed by the 5K at 7:15 PM. You can pair either race with the Night Mile, or run the Night Mile as a stand-alone event.
Night Mile Corrals When registering, be sure to select the Night Mile corral that best matches your estimated finish time. We offer five corrals:
Community Wave – 8:15 PM Open to all ages and paces, with a 15-minute cutoff.
Intermediate Wave – 8:35 PM For runners expecting to finish between 7:00–9:00 minutes.
Fast Wave – 8:50 PM For runners expecting to finish between 5:30–7:00 minutes.
Women’s Elite Final For women only who can run under 6:30 minutes.
Men’s Elite Final For men only who can run under 5:30 minutes.
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