Loop the Lake "Fresh Air" Run
in United States at Gray's Lake Park- Northwest Corner-
8K Run
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About The Event |
Join us this year for the 16th Annual Capital Striders Loop the Lake "Fresh Air" run. This run marks the unofficial start of the racing season and is a must-do event for runners of all skill levels.
The flat and fast certified 8K race is run on a twelve foot wide (in most sections), relatively flat asphalt trail. Start time is 10:00 AM, making 2+ laps around Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines. Free parking will be available at Water Works Park, across the street from the northwest corner of Gray's Lake.
New this year: we have partnered with Mother Nature to provide all the fresh air you can handle. No need to run on the inside or outside of the trail to make sure you get your fresh air - it is plentiful and available anywhere on the course.
And... all finishers will receive a Capital Striders / Confluence Brewing Company pint glass, courtesy of our friends at Confluence Brewing Company!
Because the Capital Striders is a not for profit organization, we believe in "running it forward". Proceeds go back into the local running community, whether that be through education, scholarships, or trail and route enhancement by adding water fountains. Free weekly group training runs help runners gain confidence through speed and distance training - and because Striders runners are so darned nice, all abilities are encouraged to join us. You're sure to get some great free advice from your fellow Striders.
Packet Pick-Up |
5:30 - 7:30 PM Friday, April 8
Confluence Brewing Company
1235 Thomas Beck Road #A (Bell Avenue)
Des Moines, IA
8:30 - 9:45 AM April 9
Gray's Lake Park, NW corner
Technical uni-sex race shirts to first 400 pre-registered runners.
Perks and Awards |
Participants Receive:
Post Race party at Confluence Brewing Company at 11:30 AM
1235 Beck Road #A (Bell Avenue)
Great post-race food and refreshments for all
Awards:
Gift cards will be given to overall 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $25 &1st Masters $75 & 1st Senior Master $75;plus medals to the top 3 places in 5-year age groups through age 75+, male and female.
Only one award per person.
Winners may claim prizes at the post race party at Confluence Brewing Company
Want to join the Capital Striders club? |
To Join and for all Capital Striders information, visit our club website here:
capitalstriders.org
Questions? |
For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.
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