Iowa Hope Run
About this race
The Iowa Hope Run is a movement that brings together survivors, families, friends, and supporters from Iowa and beyond to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research, advocacy, and patient support.
This event has spent more than a decade building a strong, compassionate community rooted in Central Iowa. As we grow, our new name reflects what has always been true—hope knows no boundaries. While proudly Iowa-based, the Iowa Hope Run welcomes participants from anywhere who are united by a shared mission: supporting those affected by brain tumors and working toward a future without them.
Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join us at Water Works Park in Des Moines for a meaningful and inspiring day. Choose from multiple distances, including a 2K, 5K, or 10.1K, or participate virtually if you’re supporting from afar. Whether you’re running, walking, fundraising, or volunteering, every step makes an impact.
Proceeds from the Iowa Hope Run benefit Dragon Master Initiative, National Brain Tumor Society, and Children’s Cancer Connection—three organizations doing critical work in brain tumor research, awareness, advocacy, and family support.
This is more than a race—it’s a day of hope, remembrance, and community. We invite you to join us.
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Running
Iowa Hope Run 2K
Iowa Hope Run 5K
Please note, the USATF certification for this course has expired.
Iowa Hope Run 10.1K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Des Moines, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 8:20 PM local time (CDT) in Des Moines on May 9, 2026 — 14h 19m of daylight.
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2026 results — Iowa Hope Run
263 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Iowa Hope Run 5K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lance Gunkel | 19:01 | 6:07 /mi |
| 2 | Matthew McDermott | 19:07 | 6:09 /mi |
| 3 | T.J. Jones | 21:02 | 6:46 /mi |
| 4 | Evan Riley | 21:59 | 7:04 /mi |
| 5 | Pasca Cheruiyot | 22:16 | 7:09 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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