DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run
DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Ankeny, IA, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (55 days to go)
- Location
- 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
- Price
- $10–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace up your favorite pair of trainers and join us for a fun race day to support the DMACC Foundation!
The race route is certified and the event is open to the public. Each registered participant will receive a registrant bag, unisex dri-fit Brooks™ shirt, medal, warm breakfast burrito and breakfast snacks.
Shirts are not guaranteed if registering after September 14th. Shirts, Medals, and Bags are not guaranteed if registering after September 21st.
5K Packet Pick-up will be available from 12 – 6 p.m. on Friday, September 25th at the Trail Point Aquatics and Wellness Center lobby, Building #5, DMACC Ankeny Campus – OR – from 7-7:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 26th at the Registration Table, Parking Lot L2 before the race.
Strollers and leashed/well socialized dogs are welcome to join us and will start at the back of the group.
Kids Fun Run
Registration is only $10 per person and all participants will receive a medal and entrance into the Fun Zone activity area following the run (no shirt)
Registrations after September 21 not guaranteed medal.
Ages 3-4: 50 yards
Ages 5-7: 100 yards
Distances may vary slightly. While the suggested age level and distance is outlined above, individuals may participate in the distance that is best suited for their personal development, comfort and ability.
No packets will be provided in advance.
For more information: Contact the DMACC Alumni Association at 515-965-7331 or alumni@dmacc.edu.
Prizes will be given to the top male and top female in each of the following age categories in the 5K:
14 and under
15-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and over
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
74°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ankeny, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ankeny, IA
Population
70,542
as of 2023
City Elevation
992 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 13 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.
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- Race
- DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
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DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run
Sep 26, 2026