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Run with Kenyans 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk
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Run with Kenyans 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Des Moines, Iowa, United States View on map
Jun 21, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Join us at Des Moines Water Works Park for one of the most spirited community races of the year: Run With Kenyans, held during Juneteenth weekend as part of the Gotabgaa International Conference 2026.

This event is a celebration of health, culture, unity, and community, inspired by the rich tradition of Kenyan running excellence. Whether you are pushing the pace in the 5K, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, or rallying your team for the exciting Fun 4 × 400 Interchapter/Presidential Relay, there is something for everyone.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are warmly welcome. Come run, walk, cheer, and celebrate together, then stay and enjoy the post-race atmosphere filled with music, culture, and community connection.

Race Events:

  • Fun 4 × 400 Interchapter/Presidential Relay — Teams of 4, each runner completes 400 meters | 8:00 AM
  • 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk — Open to all ages | 8:30 AM
  • 5K Run — Open to all fitness levels | 9:00 AM

Proceeds from this event will benefit the local community through GotabIowaa, supporting youth empowerment, mental health awareness, and physical activity initiatives — all in service of building a stronger, healthier community.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers whose generous support makes this extraordinary event possible.

Run With Kenyans — Building a healthier community through running, teamwork, and culture.

Packet Pick 

Pick up your race Bib and Package on Saturday June 20 from 12 - 5 pm at Fleet Feet 521 E Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309

Pick your distance

Running

5k Run

The 5K will begin after the 1 MIle Social walk/run approximately 9:30am

Jun 21, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

This mile is a chance to meet, greet, and chat with new and old friends! Strollers allowed

Jun 21, 2026 1.6K 8:30 AM
$15.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Des Moines.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 20.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 29.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 20.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 33.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
20.9
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
3.8mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
68.3%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

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  • 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, 62 Des Moines events

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