Run to Exile
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
- Distance
- 10K · 5K · Beer Mile & more
From the Organizer
Run to Exile: The Comeback Tour 🍻🏃♂️
They said it was gone… exiled… a legend of the past.
Yeah, not a chance.
Run to Exile is BACK—and it’s louder, faster, and way more fun than you remember.
Whether you’re chasing a PR, chasing your friends, or just chasing your next cold beer, this is your kind of race. Choose your adventure:
5K – Fast, fun, and perfect for everyone from first-timers to seasoned runners - MAP
10K – A little longer, a little tougher, a lot more bragging rights - MAP
Beer Mile – Equal parts athleticism and questionable decision-making
This isn’t your typical buttoned-up race. This is music pumping, people cheering, high-fives flying, and beer flowing at the finish line. Costumes? Encouraged. Friendly competition? Guaranteed. Good times? Non-negotiable.
And when the running’s done… the real test begins.
Stick around for our legendary Steinholding Competition—where full mugs meet shaky arms and only the strongest (or most stubborn) survive. Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the crowd? There’s only one way to find out.
So grab your crew, lace up your shoes (or don’t—we’re not judging), and come be part of the revival.
You weren’t meant to sit this one out. You were meant to Run to Exile.
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, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Des Moines, IA
Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run to Exile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run to Exile?
- Run to Exile is a running race held in Des Moines, Iowa on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run to Exile?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa at 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run to Exile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run to Exile
Sep 26, 2026