Lace Up For Life 5K
Lace Up For Life 5K is a running race on April 10, 2027 in Ankeny, IA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- April 10, 2027 (247 days to go)
- Location
- 1604 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Alpha Women's Center is a non-profit ministry dedicated to providing help and hope for the unborn, mothers, and families in our community. By participating in the 3rd Annual Lace Up For Life 5k, you can be a part of our mission! Included with each registration is an official 5K time by True Time Racing, participation packet with goodies from community partners, and post-race activities - FREE food, awards, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, guided tours of AWC and more. A morning of FUN for the whole family!
Things to Note:
- Signup before March 25th to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.
- Due to liability requirements and official race rules, all minors must be registered to participate.
- However, there is NO COST for children who accompany a registered guardian while riding in a stroller or child carrier.
- Price:
- $25.00 early bird until January 31st.
- $30.00 normal price from February 1st - April 4th
- $35.00 late signup price from April 5th - April 11th (race day)
- Race Fee (a tax-deductible charitable contribution) + $2.80 Signup Fee
- $20.00 Kids 12 years old and under
- Registration: Registration ends April 11, 2026 at 9:00am CDT
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
59°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ankeny, 1 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lace Up For Life 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Lace Up For Life 5K
Apr 10, 2027