The Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk
About this race
Sixth Annual Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk!
May 16, 2026 📅 7:30 AM ⏰️(Packet pickup details toward the bottom of the page!)
Join us for the Sixth Annual Buzz Run + Stylin’ Paws Downtown Dog Walk — a fun, laid-back community event celebrating movement, pups, and giving back!
🏃♀️ Event Details
👉 Distances: 2 miles, 6K, 10K, or Half Marathon
👉 Choose your distance on race day — no pressure, no stress
👉 Runners & walkers of all paces (and pups!) welcome
👉 Social run style — race it or take it easy, your call
👉 Open course — participants must follow all traffic laws
👉 Limited course support — please bring your own hydration if needed
👉 Finish-line snacks & drinks provided
💛 Registration Details
$15 Online Registration (closes May 8, 2026)
$20 Day-of On-Site Registration
+$25 Event Shirt
- Available with online registration
- Limited quantities available on race day
- First come, first served
🎉 All proceeds benefit Animal Lifeline of Iowa
📌 To guarantee a race medal and shirt (if purchased), registrations must be completed online by April 15, 2026.
📦 Packet Pickup Information*
Thursday, May 14
🕘 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Stylin’ Paws Play Place
3901 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323
Friday, May 15
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Fleet Feet Des Moines
521 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
*Packet pickup details may change – please refer back to this page or the Facebook event page for details!
🚫 No Race Day Packet Pickup
Please plan to pick up your packet in advance to help ensure a smooth event morning — and more time for dog snuggles, socializing, and fun! 🐶🎉
Join fellow runners on May 21, 2022 for the The Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk. It's a fantastic 6K featuring a flat and fast course in Des Moines.
Pick your distance
Running
6K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon Fun Run
This is a social run style race, so it is FREE to join in! However, medals 🏅 AND TSHIRTS (new!) can be purchased with a minimum donation of $25. You *must* donate at least $25 to get a medal, shirt, and be able to participate in Stylin Paws events. Final date to sign up and guarantee a finisher medal: May 6th, 2022 All proceeds will go directly to Animal Lifeline of Iowa ❤
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Des Moines in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Des Moines
The Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk takes place in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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