Saturday

October 5, 2024

Check-In

7:00am

5k Race Start

8:30 am

Raccoon River Park

West Des Moines, IA

Woman at registration for give life 5k

Registration & Schedule

Registration
Group of people at paclet pick up

Race Packets

Race Packets
5k medals

Awards

Awards
Woman with hands up smiling with excitement

Course

Course

Event Details

Registration

Register by March 31 to save $5 for Early Bird registration. The last day to register to receive a race packet is September 22nd. Registration without a packet will continue through October 5th. Same-day registration is available for $35.

Early Bird

  • March 8 - March 31
  • $5 Off Run/Walk/Roll and Virtual

Regular Registration

  • April 1 - October 4
  • Run/Walk/Roll: $30
  • Virtual: $20
  • Youth: $12

Event Day Registration

  • October 5
  • All: $35

We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to us anytime at contact@iadn.org.

Race Day Schedule & Activities

  • 7:00 am Packet Pick-Up & Registration
  • 8:00 am Opening Ceremony
  • 8:15 am Warm-Up
  • 8:20 am Kids Fun Run
  • 8:30 am Race Begins
Photo Booth

Photo Booth

Photo Booth

Sponsor Booth

Food Trucks

Food Trucks

Food Trucks

Honor Wall

Team Camps

Team Camps

Kids Activities

Kids Activities

T-Shirt Row

T-Shirt Row

2023 Green 5K-2

Apparel Store


Packet Pick-Up & Mailing

If participating in-person on race day, we strongly encourage you and/or a team member to pick up your packet during one of the below times. This will help alleviate the wait in line on race day. Packet pick-up will take place at the Iowa Donor Network office in Altoona. If you are unable to make it during these times, you may pick up your packet at the packet pick-up tent on the day of the event.

You ARE allowed to pick up packets for other participants. We ask that you communicate this between participants to avoid confusion.

October 3, 2024 | 5:00-7:00pm

Iowa Donor Network

320 Adventureland Dr NW

Altoona, IA

October 4, 2024 | 12:00pm-6:00pm

Iowa Donor Network

320 Adventureland Dr NW

Altoona, IA

October 5, 2024 | 7:00am-8:00am

Packet Pick-Up Tent

Raccoon River Park, Biddle Rotary Shelter

Virtual Packet Mailing

Virtual Packets will be mailed out to registrants the week of September 23rd. Any registrations between September 23rd and 29th will be mailed out the week of September 30th.

Packet Contents

Each participant will receive a discount code to their email to purchase items from Iowa Donor Network's Apparel Store! With each fundraising milestone you reach on your personal fundraising page your discount code increases, so get fundraising!

Fundraising Levels:

  • Registration: $8 Coupon
  • $100 Raised: $10 Coupon
  • $250 Raised: $20 Coupon
  • $500 Raised: $40 Coupon
  • $1,000 Raised: $80 Coupon

Additional items to look forward to in your race packet:
  • Vendor coupon
  • Collectible Lapel Pin


Awards

The overall top three finishers in the following categories will receive a top finisher award:

  • Men (13 and over)
  • Women (13 and over)
  • Non-Binary Individuals (13 and over)
  • Youth (5-12)

Awards will also be given to the overall top finisher in each of the following age brackets:

  • 13-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60 and older

Course Map

The 5K starts and ends between the Raccoon River Park Playground and the Biddle Rotary Shelter. The route is a closed-loop trail made up of crushed rock and asphalt, encircling Blue Heron Lake.

There are portable restrooms along the trail. A SAG wagon will be running the course to transport any participants who do not wish to complete the walk. Water stations will be at two locations along the trail.

Course Map

Parking

Free parking is available at Raccoon River Park. Please follow the signage and Parking Attendant volunteers who will guide you in the parking lot. Our Parking Attendant volunteers will be in neon vests and will ensure an easy and smooth parking experience. Overflow parking will be available in the grass lot adjacent to the parking lot. Our Parking Attendant volunteers will help guide you!

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