Throughout the year, the Capital Striders host and organize four major events in the central Iowa area.

 

Loop the Lake

Kick off your running season the right way at Gray's Lake in Des Moines with Loop the Lake.

  • When: Saturday, April 13, 2024

  • Where: Gray's Lake Park

  • Distances: 8k

  • Expected Participants: 250

To Grandmother's House We Go

Enjoy the dirt trails and scenery of Brown's Woods while completing a fun and spooky 5k, 10k, or 15k trail run.

  • When: October 2024!

  • Where: Brown's Woods

  • Distances: 5k, 10k, 15k

 

Sycamore Trail Race

Plunge into the frigid temperatures of Iowa Winter and take on Sycamore trails race, a chilling trail race along the Des Moines river.

  • When: December 2024!

  • Where: Sycamore trail in Johnston, IA

  • Distances: 8-ish miles

  • Expected Participants: 300

  • Sign up to volunteer!

Capital Pursuit

The Capital Pursuit is the Capital Striders' premiere and longest-standing race of the year.

  • When: September 2024!

  • Where: Downtown Des Moines, IA

  • Distances: 5k, 10 miles, and Junior Pursuit

  • Expected Participants: 500+