The 51(5K)
The 51(5K) is a running race on August 3, 2026 in Des Moines, IA, with entry fees from $5 to $10.
- Date
- August 3, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Location
- 1901 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA
- Price
- $5–$10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A local 5k run with 515 running that will give you chance to give it your all and see where your fitness is. The event is a pay as you want with $0, $5, and $10, but we highly encourage you to sign up and secure a bib for the event. We wanted to give you the race like feel within your normal Monday routine! There will be no podium awards or medals, just a community that wants to see you give it your all.
We will gather in a normal manner at PUDL Pedal, there will be a few event announcements, and the event will start shortly after 7PM.
5k and Mile will start at the same time!
Official 51(5k) bibs guaranteed for the first 200 registrations.
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
85°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Des Moines, IA
City Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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The 51(5K)
Aug 3, 2026