Grand Blue Mile

Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT

Location: Des Moines, IA; Western Gateway Park, 50309
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM CDT · From $15.00
Opens Oct 16, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Oct 18, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
1 Miles
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM CDT · From $15.00
Opens Oct 16, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Oct 18, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
1 Miles
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM CDT · From $15.00
Opens Oct 16, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Oct 18, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 2 more options

Spike's Sprint
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM CDT · From $15.00
Opens Oct 16, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Oct 18, 2025, 7:59 PM CDT
Grand Blue Mile Youth (ages 12 and Under)
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM CDT · From $15.00
Opens Feb 9, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 11, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

The course

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

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