From the Organizer
We spend the morning honoring and remembering service members who have been killed or who have died as a result of a service connected illness. A shirt, medal and brunch are included in the registration fee.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
69,893
as of 2023
Elevation
904 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 17th Annual Iowa Remembrance Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
The Des Moines Donut Mile
3 miles away
Waukee Freedom 5K
5 miles away
Clover Dash 5k
11 miles away
Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines
11 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
17th Annual Iowa Remembrance Run
Sep 27, 2026