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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance

Name: Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance
Start: 2026-11-08
End: 2026-11-08
Location: Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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About the Event

This registration is NOT for Girls on the Run Participants or Coaches. GOTR Participants and coaches are already registered for the event.

Join us for the 5K – open to all! Whether you run or walk, you're welcome as a community runner. Your participation supports girls throughout central Iowa, helping them be joyful, healthy, and confident. Let's shine together with our Star Power!

Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember!

Anyone is welcome to participate in the end-of-season 5K celebration. Community participants encouraged!

Packet Pick-Up
Friday, November 6 from 4-6 PM and Saturday, November 7 from 9-11AM at Wellmark YMCA
Sunday, November 8 starting at 12:30 PM at Principal Park

*Fun Zone Activities begin at 12:30PM. 5K start time is 2:00 PM*

Races Offered

5K Participant (5K Buddy, Community Runner or Sparkle Runner)

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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14:00

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$25.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

11.8° / 23.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.3° / 20.9°

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11h 20m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

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air Avg wind speed

12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

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62.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:54

nightlight Sunset

20:27

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.