Stars Stripes Spirit 5K
About this race
Hey Iowa! Show your spirit for America and our men and women in uniform by participating in the Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/Run. The event supports the veterans, youth and our communities of Iowa through the programs of the Iowa American Legion.
Get your most patriotic costume to show off your patriotism or simply walk or run as you join others in celebrating the men and women who defend America.
Enjoy food, drinks and music as we celebrate with the Stars Stripes Spirit 5K on Armed Forces Day - May 16, 2026.
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Running
Stars Stripes Spirit 5K Walk/Run
There will be a 1K walk option for children and those who are looking for a bit less of a physical challenge. Early Registration discount ends on April 24!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 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 5:54 AM and sets at 8:26 PM local time (CDT) in Des Moines on May 15, 2027 — 14h 31m of daylight.
Course
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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, 62 Des Moines events
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