Girls on the Run 5K
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Girls on the Run 5K Presented by EMC Insurance : event overview
The Girls on the Run 5K is a community 5K held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. The event takes place at Principal Park, 1 Line Dr., Des Moines, IA 50309. The 5K is the end-of-season celebratory run for Girls on the Run program participants and is open to community runners, buddies, and "Sparkle Runners." Registration for program participants and coaches is handled separately and is not part of the public registration listed here.
Logistics, registration and support
Public registration for the listed 5K participant category is priced at $30, with the price increasing after November 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST. Packet pick-up is scheduled Friday, November 7 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Walnut Creek Y, and on Sunday, November 9 starting at 12:30 PM at Principal Park. The event notes that participation supports Girls on the Run Central Iowa and its work with girls in central Iowa. Presenting and supporting organizations named for the event include EMC Insurance, FBFS/Limitless Potential, Chrysalis Foundation, Fleet Feet Des Moines, and Grinnell Mutual. Additional event information is available from the Girls on the Run Central Iowa website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.