WWY 5K (no one walks alone)
WWY 5K (no one walks alone) is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Des Moines, IA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
WWY 5K (no one walks alone) is a family-friendly event complete with a 5K Walk/Run, a Kid's 1/2 mile run, coffee, food, face painting, and more! This event is hosted by Walk With You, a nonprofit organization that exists to walk with families as they experience the loss of a child. All money raised will be used to further our mission. We ask attendees 5 years and older to register for the 5K, all children 4 and under attend for free, please register them so we have an accurate count for our kid's activities.
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
28%
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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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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58
Days to train
- Race
- WWY 5K (no one walks alone)
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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WWY 5K (no one walks alone)
Sep 19, 2026