Iowa · 5K
EMC DAM to DSM
EMC DAM to DSM is a 5K event held in Polk City, Iowa. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027. About 8,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 5, 2027
- Location
- Polk City, IA
- Field size
- ~8,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Location
- Polk City, Iowa
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 8,500 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- damtodsm.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the EMC DAM to DSM
Iowa's Greatest Running Tradition. Since 1980, more than 140,000 runners have made running from the quiet and calm of the Saylorville Dam to the heat and high-rises of downtown Des Moines one of the greatest running traditions in central Iowa. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a first-timer, or a diehard this iconic running event is for you. SAYLORVILLE DAM There is something unparalleled about standing on top of the Saylorville Dam and looking out at the high-rise buildings on the horizon know…
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EMC DAM to DSM: common questions
- When is the EMC DAM to DSM?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027.
- Where is the EMC DAM to DSM held?
- In Polk City, Iowa.
- What distances does the EMC DAM to DSM offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the EMC DAM to DSM?
- About 8,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the EMC DAM to DSM?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the EMC DAM to DSM?
- Yes — registration is open. $85 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the EMC DAM to DSM start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the EMC DAM to DSM?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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