Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (24)

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (24) runsignup.com
Date 12 Jun, 2027
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $30.00 – $65.00
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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (24)

About the event

US Road Running Races

US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people.

Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line.

A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help.

View Race Course, Results, and Race Information on the US Road Running race page.

Races offered

12Jun

10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$45.00
12Jun

13.1M

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$65.00
12Jun

5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for June in Des Moines.

Temperature18.3° / 28.6°
Feels like17.8° / 28.6°
Sunshine hours12h 6m
Rainfall4.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.7%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise05:40
Sunset20:48

About Des Moines

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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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