Name: The Big Run 5k
Start: 2027-06-02
End: 2027-06-02
Location: Des Moines

About the Event

Celebrate Global Running Day with Fleet Feet at The Big Run presented by Brooks. This community 5k brings together runners from all paths and is all about summer vibes, shared memories and the kind of runner’s high that keeps you coming back.

And it wouldn't be Global Running Day without the crew! Our friends at 515 Run Club, Cool Runnings, Gratitude Running, and Capital Striders will all be there—so you can meet the people, find your pace, and explore all of the incredible clubs that make running in Des Moines so special!

Take advantage of a special demo run from Brooks—try out the latest shoes for free during the run and stick around for raffles featuring Brooks shoes and Brooks swag bags!

Afterward, hang out with us at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. for a casual post-run social. Enjoy live music, grab a drink and some food, swap stories, and check out each club’s table to learn more.

We’re also giving back to the community with a shoe drive—bring a gently used pair of running shoes to donate to local shelters and track programs and help keep more people moving. Get an extra raffle ticket for bringing a pair!

Register today for The Big Run and let the good miles roll! Participants who register by 6/2 will receive a goodie bag (while supplies last)!

Races Offered

The Big Run 5k

Jun 02, 2027

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

18:00

sell

$0.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

18.3° / 28.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.9° / 28.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:40

nightlight Sunset

20:49

About Des Moines

Learn more about the host city, Des Moines.

Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is named after the Des Moines River, likely derived from the French Rivière des Moines meaning 'River of the Monks'. The city was incorporated in 1851 as Fort Des Moines and shortened to Des Moines in 1857. Its population was 214,133 at the 2020 census. The six-county Des Moines metropolitan area has an estimated 750,000 residents, the largest metropolitan area located entirely in Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County, with parts south of County Line Road extending into Warren County.