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Saturday Morning Group Runs

Saturday morning group runs are open to everyone, regardless of pace or experience. These group runs are designed for runners of all paces, from those just getting started to those logging serious miles. No one gets left behind, and no one has to prove anything. You show up, you run, you belong.

Routes include a short, middle, and longer distance, allowing runners to choose what works best for them.

The focus is community and friendship, built mile by mile and conversation by conversation. Runs are supported with water or Gatorade, because taking care of each other matters. Bring a friend, introduce them to the group, and be part of what has kept the Capital Striders going strong for decades.


Winter Training Runs

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Location:

Mars Cafe
2318 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 

      

Time:

7:30 am

      
DATE
SHORT
MIDDLE
LONG
January 10, 20263 miles5 miles8 miles
January 17, 20264 miles6 miles10 miles
January 24, 20264 miles7 miles11 miles
January 31, 20265 miles8 miles12 miles
February 7, 20265 miles8 miles12 miles
February 14, 20266 miles9 miles13 miles
February 21, 20264 miles7 miles10 miles
February 28, 20266 miles10 miles14 miles
March 7, 20267 miles11 miles15 miles
March 14, 20268 miles12 miles16 miles
March 21, 20268 miles13 miles,16 miles
March 28, 2026 7 miles14 miles
April 4, 2026 7 miles10 miles
April 11, 2026No run. Join us at Loop the Lake.  
April 18, 2026No run due to the Drake Road Races.  
April 26, 20264 miles6 miles10 miles
May 2, 20264 miles7 miles13 miles
May 9, 20264 miles8 miles14 miles
May 16, 20264 miles7 miles10 miles
May 23, 2026 5 miles8 miles

Summer Training Runs

Coming soon.


Fall Training Runs

Coming soon.


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