Iowa · 5K · 10K
Spooky Sprint- Des Moines
Spooky Sprint- Des Moines is a 5K and 10K event held in Polk City, Iowa. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 31, 2027. About 20 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 31, 2027
- Location
- Polk City, IA
- Field size
- ~20 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 31, 2027
- Location
- Polk City, Iowa
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Field size
- About 20 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
About the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines
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Spooky Sprint- Des Moines: common questions
- When is the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 31, 2027.
- Where is the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines held?
- In Polk City, Iowa.
- What distances does the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines offer?
- 5K and 10K.
- How many people run the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines?
- About 20 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 Spooky Sprint- Des Moines?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
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