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DSM World Refugee Day 5K

DSM World Refugee Day 5K

Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Jun 20, 2026
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About this race

Join us for a FREE 5K race in recognition of the 2026 World Refugee Day!  Our celebration will kick off with the 5K, followed by a cultural celebration including performing artists, food samples, community partner informational booths, children's crafts and activities, music, and much more!  The entire event is offered 100% free to the community, including free transportation on DART! 

Join fellow runners on June 20, 2026 for the DSM World Refugee Day 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Des Moines.

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2026 DSM World Refugee Day 5K

There is plenty of free parking available in the parking lot outside of Polk County River Place. The race will start and end at River Place, and all participants will be welcome to join the cultural celebration directly following the race. The entire WRD event will run 10-2pm.

Jun 20, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
Free
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for June in Des Moines.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 17.2° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 29.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 17.2° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 33.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
16.1
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
2.6mm

About Des Moines

DSM World Refugee Day 5K takes place in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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