Run to Exile: The Comeback Tour 🍻🏃♂️
They said it was gone… exiled… a legend of the past.
Yeah, not a chance.
Run to Exile is BACK—and it’s louder, faster, and way more fun than you remember.
Whether you’re chasing a PR, chasing your friends, or just chasing your next cold beer, this is your kind of race. Choose your adventure:
5K – Fast, fun, and perfect for everyone from first-timers to seasoned runners - MAP
10K – A little longer, a little tougher, a lot more bragging rights - MAP
Beer Mile – Equal parts athleticism and questionable decision-making
This isn’t your typical buttoned-up race. This is music pumping, people cheering, high-fives flying, and beer flowing at the finish line. Costumes? Encouraged. Friendly competition? Guaranteed. Good times? Non-negotiable.
And when the running’s done… the real test begins.
Stick around for our legendary Steinholding Competition—where full mugs meet shaky arms and only the strongest (or most stubborn) survive. Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the crowd? There’s only one way to find out.
So grab your crew, lace up your shoes (or don’t—we’re not judging), and come be part of the revival.
You weren’t meant to sit this one out. You were meant to Run to Exile.
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — Free Kids Run (.5 Mile Dash)
Type — Running
08:45
0.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$40.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
11:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Des Moines.
Learn more about the host city, Des Moines.
Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair and numerous cultural festivals during warm weather months. History enthusiasts will find 110 historic sites in and around the city as part of the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The city appeals to travelers with an interest in the arts who marvel at the architecture of the State Capitol with its five domes, including the large main dome with its gleaming 23-karat gold surface. The city has a good art museum, a symphony that performs in the downtown Civic Center, and a big annual arts festival that draws visitors from across Iowa and beyond.
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