Run For Your Life
in United States at Water Works Park
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Family, Group or Team Registration
Shirt guaranteed when registered by 8/14 at 4 PM
Register up to 15 people in one transaction.Online registration is closed for this category.
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10K
Shirt guaranteed when registered by 8/14 at 4 PMOnline registration is closed for this category.
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5K Run
Shirt guaranteed when registered by 8/14 at 4 PMOnline registration is closed for this category.
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5K Walk
Shirt guaranteed when registered by 8/14 at 4 PMOnline registration is closed for this category.
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2 Mile Walk
Shirt guaranteed when registered by 8/14 at 4 PMOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Contribute to a Fundraising Team
Contributions are separate from race registration.Online registration is closed for this category.
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About this Event |
Lace up your shoes and join us for the 11th Annual “Run for Your Life” on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Water Works Park (back loop) in Des Moines, Iowa.
The events (10K/5K runs and 5K/2 mile walks) are designed for all fitness levels, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned runner or walker. The event is open to the public - no pets please.
The event will raise awareness of sudden cardiac death. Proceeds will be donated to the Iowa Heart Center Foundation to support placement of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in Iowa communities that show a need.
2019 Highlights:
- Early bird registration as part of a team (team name on T-shirt)
- Earn a medal-collect donations totaling at least $100
- Collect donations totaling $250 or more to be entered into drawing at the event
[*]Carlisle Cheer Squad will cheer the participants to the finish line
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Sample Schedule |
7:00-7:45 a.m.: Packet pickup/on-site registration
8:00 a.m.: 10K / 5K run begins
8:05 a.m.: 5K / 2 mile walk begins (non-competitive)
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Directions |
Water Works Park is located on the southwest side of downtown Des Moines. The park entrance is located on Fleur Drive, directly across from Gray’s Lake. Parking is available on-site. The races will be in the back loop near the Killdeer shelter.
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Course Information |
The courses have been designed by Steve Bobenhouse of Fitness Sports, 8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, Iowa.
Maps will be available on www.iowaheartfoundation.org and www.fitnesssports.com
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Aid stations |
There will be water at the 2 and 4 mile markers for the 10K race and at the 2 mile mark for the 5K events. Refreshments and snacks will be available at the finish.
Mercy EMS will be on-site
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Packet Pickup |
Participants may pick-up t-shirts and bibs on Friday, August 23, 2019, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Iowa Heart Center's West University office located at 5880 University Ave. in West Des Moines.
Packet pick-up is also available at event from 7:00-7:45a.m.
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Iowa Heart Foundation |
The Iowa Heart Foundation promotes cardiovascular health with a goal of increasing awareness, providing access to information, and assisting those in need through:
- [*]Charitable healthcare services[*]Professional education[*]Community services
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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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