# Running events in West Des Moines, Today and Upcoming Running events in West Des Moines - **Subtitle**: All Running events in West Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in West Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Running events in West Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in West Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines: 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer - **Description**: Join us on August 29 as the colorectal cancer community gathers at Racoon River Park for the Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines 5K run/walk! Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines is organized by and for survivors, patients, caregivers, and supporters right - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 141 - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/get-your-rear-in-gear-des-moines-5k-run-walk-for-colon-cancer/200030169225741 - **Venue**: Raccoon River Park Trail - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zNWUwN2YxYWNhN2RkOTI3MzFiMGYxMGQ4YWY0MTAwNzI1Y2JkNzBiY2IwNzdmNThjYmVmNGRhNjgxNThkNmZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUyNy1kY2E4NjgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTc4MDk2Mw.avif - **Categories**: marathons, music, entertainment, live-music, parties - **Event Name**: 5k Beer Run x TBD| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series - **Description**: Join us for a fun run event at TBD. Run, walk, or jog a 5k course, then celebrate at the finish line!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4da54520-9056-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h526-dcf8f8f8-gmir. - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/5k-beer-run-x-tbd-2026-ia-brewery-running-series/100001981067224397 - **Venue**: HiFi Brew Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wM2JkNTU0MDY1MDNjMmNjZjBjMGFhZWEwMTZkYzRmZjlkMTY0ZGU3NWM1NjNmODg0ZTkyOTRhNjQwNjAzOTcyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzM5MzU0MC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM4Njg5NjE.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 118 - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Des Moines Color Run By Color Craze - **Description**: Welcome to Color Craze, one of the most vibrant experiences in the ColorVerse! This isn’t just a run, it’s a full-blown festival where color, music, and celebration collide. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be part of a living, breathing rainbow, surrou - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/des-moines-color-run-by-color-craze/200029865795325 - **Venue**: Des, Moines, Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83NjIwNzBkODgyZDBlM2I4OWQxZjg1OTdmNTRkZTZkYzdhM2FlMGY0NmI3NDI0ODM1ZDZiNjQxN2NkYmMyMzU4LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjNTg3OGE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2MzgyMzU1.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Superhero Heart Run - Des Moines, Iowa - **Description**: Save the Date! Get ready to walk, run, and FLY at the Des Moines Superhero Heart Run! Join Help-A-Heart and Heart Heroes, Inc. for our annual 5k/1mile fun run aimed at raising awareness for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in our community. Presented by Hea - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 39 - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/superhero-heart-run-des-moines-iowa/200030377019041 - **Venue**: 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5719, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iMTM5NDJjMjA2ZWUwNTYwYjhkZGI3ZjA1YWUxMTQzNTVkY2Q0YTYyM2QyYzNkMmRmM2I2NDc2MDE5MWU5ZDMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4NzhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjEyMjk3Ng.avif - **Event Name**: TGHWG 5k/10k/15k - **Description**: This is a fall race that runs on both single and double track dirt. Participants have 5K/10K/15K options on a trail loop that takes you deep into the woods. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/tghwg-5k-10k-15k/200030203142458 - **Venue**: Browns Woods - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83Mjg1MTg0ODU0Y2NkOTgyOTQ2YmMzMWVmYjM1OTk1OWVjN2Q5ZDgxMjEzY2M2ZGU3NGJkNDY1NDM1MDViYjlmLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg1ODAzOTI1.avif - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Des Moines Darkverse Color Run - **Description**: The Dark Verse is a goth-themed color run event featuring deep, dramatic color powder instead of the usual neon brights. Expect a bold, unique experience where everyone gets to show off their dark aesthetic and have fun together. At The Dark Verse, you’l - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/des-moines-darkverse-color-run/200030325489618 - **Venue**: Des, Moines, Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTRiMTg2ZmVmNDI0MWQwYzUxODNjMDc2YTAxZWJkZWMxM2ViODMxOWQ0MWQwMTEzMzI2YWNhZjlhY2JiY2JlMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYzMjA1NzU.avif - **Categories**: performances, Art, Theatre, Entertainment ## Trending Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: West Des Moines Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/846ba06d99c10762390a2f8796f3f78cc0b306edfe2f624a15ec809267eb2dea-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1759892782 - **Event Name**: Big Thief at Val Air Ballroom - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c8bc31d0-580a-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1779693876 - **Event Name**: Mastodon with Defheaven and Alcest - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064✨ Experience the magic of Mastodon with Defheaven and Alcest, where moments become memories that last - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e8f771e0-94b8-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786365732 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day at Val Air Ballroom - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM All Ages Tickets on sale Friday, May 1st at 10:00 AM online at axs.com - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bee8e4a9c7f72e5223df36dacc12f1aaeee18437fb8b9c125bfb986e99239fcb-rimg-w1200-h628-dc182828-gmir?v=1786250963 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday Thrice & Saves The Day - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8bf5e9c0-945b-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w868-h1024-dc086888-gmir.jpg?v=1786325660 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday at Val Air Ballroom - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bcc4f030-9007-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc280808-gmir.jpg?v=1785849850 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day, where every - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9ff82660-94a9-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1200-h862-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786359167 - **Event Name**: AJR - **Description**: AJR Venue: Iowa State Fair Des Moines, IA Date: 19 Aug, 2026 - 08:00 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/60ecc77683e61748dba5994ec6992df0e77878f5c6c02ad172db22471b3ef7d0-rimg-w768-h512-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786351811 - **Event Name**: Gary Clark Jr. - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064✨ Discover the extraordinary at Gary Clark Jr., where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagine - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fc6ee6c0-951e-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h720-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786409574 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines: 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 am at Raccoon River Park Trail), 5k Beer Run x TBD| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 am at HiFi Brew Lounge), Des Moines Color Run By Color Craze (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at Des, Moines, Iowa), Superhero Heart Run - Des Moines, Iowa (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 11:00 am at 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5719, United States), TGHWG 5k/10k/15k (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Browns Woods). - **Q**: What events are happening in West Des Moines in August 2026? - **A:** Get Your Rear in Gear - Des Moines: 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 am at Raccoon River Park Trail). - **Q**: How can I find events in West Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in West Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in West Des Moines? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in West Des Moines include Raccoon River Park Trail, HiFi Brew Lounge, Des, Moines, Iowa. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Prices for events in West Des Moines range from up to USD 118. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in West Des Moines include Colon Cancer Coalition, Iowa Brewery Running Series™, Luna Ticketing. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Follow the category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in West Des Moines. ## Running Events from nearby cities - [Running Events in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/running) - [Running Events in Waukee](https://allevents.in/waukee/running) - [Running Events in Johnston](https://allevents.in/johnston-ia/running) - [Running Events in Van Meter](https://allevents.in/van-meter/running) - [Running Events in Granger](https://allevents.in/granger-ia/running) - [Running Events in Ankeny](https://allevents.in/ankeny/running)