Aug 03, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:00
$0.00
Aug 03, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:00
$10.00
Aug 03, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:00
$5.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in 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.
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