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Saydel Sprint 5K

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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About the Event

Join Us for the Saydel Sprint: 5K and Community Day!
Celebrate the end of the school year with the Saydel community at a fun, free, family-friendly event for all ages!

Location: Saydel High School Football Field (5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313)
Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 5K Walk/Run starts at 10:00am (Registration opens at 9:00am)
Activities: Free food, bounce houses, dunk tank and more until 2:00pm

The 5K Walk/Run
Casual and fun – perfect for runners, walkers and families
All ages welcome – no experience needed!
Route starts on the football field using the Saydel High cross country course
Check in: 9:30 a.m. at the registration table for your racing bib
Water stations along the course
Every participant receives a free medal
Register for Free Online!

Food and Activities
Start time: Around 10:30am
Free food: burgers, hot dogs, drinks, sno cones and more
Free activities: bounce houses, dunk tank, face painting, photo booth and more
Come and go as you please
Note: Childcare is not provided – please do not drop off children. All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

This is a free, fun, family-friendly celebration for the whole Saydel community! Whether you run, walk or just hang out for food and activities, it’s a perfect way to connect and celebrate together.

Races Offered

5K Fun Run

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$0.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.0° / 23.6°

wb_sunny 9.6° / 21.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.8 /

water_drop 62.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.0° / 23.6°

wb_sunny 9.6° / 21.2°

air 12.8 km/h

water_drop 62.7%

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.