Iowa · 5K
RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k
RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k is a 5K event held in West Des Moines, Iowa. It was last held on September 6, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA
Race details
- Last held
- September 6, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- rws.raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 10:00 AM CDT
About the RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k
Event details – 9:00a shirt pick up/registeration – 9:45a why straws? what’s a wog? – 10:00a run/walk/jog/wog – 10:15a start of prize give-a-way Register at: rws.raceroster.com – $35 Adults – $20 Kids 12 & under – $5 Dogs Register by August 21st to guarantee a shirt.
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RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k: common questions
- When is the RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k held?
- In West Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. $35 (from findarace.com, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the RUNNING WITH STRAWS 5k start?
- 10:00 AM CDT.
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