Lions on the Run 5K
About this race
Join us for the Des Moines Christian Lions on the Run 5K, a community race and celebration hosted on the DMC campus. This special event serves as the season finale for our Lions on the Run camp, where 3rd–5th grade students have been training together in faith, fitness, and fun. The 5K gives our young athletes the chance to showcase their hard work while crossing the finish line alongside family, friends, and community members.
Whether you’re running or walking to support a DMC student, chasing a new personal best, or simply enjoying a family-friendly event, this 5K is a celebration of community, perseverance, and school spirit open to all ages and athletic abilities. Come cheer on our Lions, run or walk the course, and be a part of an unforgettable day!
Packet Pick-Up Details (campers will receive their packets on the last day of camp)
- October 30 | 12–6 PM | Fitness Sports – Clive (Swanson Depot, 8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325)
- October 31 | 11 AM–1 PM | DMC Performance Hall
- November 1 | 7:30–8:30 AM | Door 1 of DMC (For late Packet Pick Up only)
*All registrants will receive a finisher's medal and shirt; however, shirts/desired sizes are only guaranteed if registering before 10/10/2025.
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Running
5K Run & Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Urbandale, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:46 AM and sets at 6:11 PM local time (CDT) in Urbandale on October 31, 2026 — 10h 25m of daylight.
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- Urbandale 5K Races 2 races
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Urbandale events
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