2026 DSM World Refugee Day 5K

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 20 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Join us for a FREE 5K race in recognition of the 2026 World Refugee Day! Our celebration will kick off with the 5K, followed by a cultural celebration including performing artists, food samples, community partner informational booths, children's crafts and activities, music, and much more! The entire event is offered 100% free to the community, including free transportation on DART!

Races Offered

2026 DSM World Refugee Day 5K

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

10:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Des Moines.

thermostat Temperature

18.3° / 28.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.8° / 28.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.6 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

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66.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:40

nightlight Sunset

20:48

About Des Moines

Learn more about the host city, Des Moines.

Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair and numerous cultural festivals during warm weather months. History enthusiasts will find 110 historic sites in and around the city as part of the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The city appeals to travelers with an interest in the arts who marvel at the architecture of the State Capitol with its five domes, including the large main dome with its gleaming 23-karat gold surface. The city has a good art museum, a symphony that performs in the downtown Civic Center, and a big annual arts festival that draws visitors from across Iowa and beyond.