Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

Location: Des Moines, IA; TBD, 50315
Type: RUN

At a glance

A vibrant summer event in Des Moines offering multiple distances, great swag, and a welcoming atmosphere for families and friends.

Fun
Festive

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Join the annual Summer Sizzler in Des Moines for a delightful and active start to your summer day. This event offers 5K, 10K, and 15K distances, plus a 1-mile untimed option and a kids' dash, making it perfect for all ages and paces. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with great swag, free photos, and delicious treats at the finish line. It's designed for family fun and community connection, whether you run, walk, or cheer.

What to expect

Run or walk a 5K, 10K, 15K, or 1-mile distance, with a special kids' dash.
Enjoy chip-timing with live results and awards for competitive runners.
Look forward to a designer shirt, custom medal, free photos, and Kona Ice at the finish.

Standout details

Designer shirt & custom medal
Free photos
Delicious treats & FREE Kona Ice
Youth-based pricing & team refunds

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

7 options

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

3.1 Miles
Sun, Aug 23, 7:00 AM CDT · From $34.28
Opens Dec 9, 2024, 2:00 AM CST · Closes May 19, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
6.2 Miles
Sun, Aug 23, 7:00 AM CDT · From $34.28
Opens Dec 9, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 19, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
9.3 Miles
Sun, Aug 23, 7:00 AM CDT · From $34.28
Opens Dec 9, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 19, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 4 more options

Kids Dash
Sun, Aug 23, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Dec 9, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 23, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
1 Mile
Sun, Aug 23, 7:00 AM CDT · From $25.98
Opens Dec 9, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 23, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
Virtual Race
Sun, Aug 23, 7:00 AM CDT · From $46.28
Opens Dec 9, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 23, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
Volunteer then Run
Sun, Aug 23, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Dec 9, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Aug 23, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Rolling
Walkers welcome

From the organizer

Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

FREE Kona Ice

Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

🏁🏅Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 4 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register another $5 will be refunded for a total of $10!

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