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ARCHIVED RACE: Iowa State Fairgrounds 5K @ Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa, United States on 02 November 2014
Race Info & Description
Race Information:
- Event Name: Iowa State Fairgrounds 5K
- Distance (KMs): 5
- Distance (Miles): 3.1 Miles
- Date: 02 November 2014
- Start Time: 01:30
- Venue: Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Best Time (Men): 16:59
- Best Time (Women): 17:30
- Organised By: Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation
- Race Website: Click Here.
Race Facilities
- Has Toilets? Yes
- Has Changing Facilities? Yes
- Has Water Stations? Yes - One Water station
- Has Prizes / Awards? Yes - Has Awards or Prizes
Race Description
The 5K run’s scenic race route takes you down the Grand Concourse, around the livestock barns and through the hills of the Campgrounds. The 5K is intended more for runners and joggers – walkers are encouraged to enter the One Mile Walk. After the race, enjoy a corndog, beer and a Fair Square – all while raising funds to help preserve and improve the Iowa State Fairgrounds!
Whether you’re training for another race event or just want to see the Fairgrounds from a different perspective, the Fairgrounds 5K is a great opportunity to lace up your running shoes!
Race Venue and Map
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Race Location:
- Venue: Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Town/City: Des Moines
- State/County: Iowa
- Country: United States
- Postcode / Google Map Co-ordinates: 50317
- How to Find Start Line: Runners start on Grand Avenue next to the Pepsi Clock.
- Nearest Parking: Please plan on parking in the Midway on race day. For best access, turn off of University Avenue into the Fairgrounds at East 33rd St. and go south. There will be a sign directing traffic into the Midway.
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Race Entry
Race Entry
- Entry Fee: $20 before October 20, $30 October 20-28 and $40 on race day
- Enter on Day: Yes
- Online Entry:

- Postal Entry:
- Closing Date: November 2, 2014
- Entry Limit:
- Entry Contact / Race Secretary: Email Drew at drew@blueribbonfoundation.org
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