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Clover Dash 5k

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 19 Jul, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $25.00

About the Event

The Polk County 4-H Clover Dash 5k was created in memory of former Polk 4-H County Youth Coordinator, Joy Niklasen, who tragically passed away in a car accident in September of 2014. Joy is best remembered for her energy and enthusiasm in doing so much to help 4-H’ers. She represented the Extension Office on the Polk County 4-H Advisory Board, planned different workshops, and helped coordinate the 4-H Annual County Awards Ceremony. Honoring Joy’s passion for healthy living, an annual 5k began in the Summer of 2015 thanks to the idea of 4-H’er, Rebecca Osthus, and efforts by sponsors, volunteers, staff, and 4-H’ers. In memory of Joy, all proceeds raised during the 5k go directly to Polk County 4-H’ers in the form of scholarships and grants.

Each year the 5k is planned and organized by a committee of County Council youth with the assistance of Polk County 4-H staff. If you are interested in supporting the 5k through volunteering, running, donating, or sponsoring visit our website or contact Megan Freel at meganmae@iastate.edu or 515-957-5763.

Races Offered

5K Run for 12 and under

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$20.00

5k Run for 13+

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

Virtual 5k

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 19.6° / 29.4°

wb_sunny 20.4° / 31.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.1 /

water_drop 75.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 19.6° / 29.4°

wb_sunny 20.4° / 31.0°

air 10.1 km/h

water_drop 75.0%

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.