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Sun August 14, 2022 Des Moines, IA 50315 US Directions

Events

Half Marathon

7:00AM CDT - 10:30AM CDT

Summer Sizzler 5k

7:00AM CDT - 8:00AM CDT

Summer Sizzler 10k

7:00AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT

Fall Finish 5k

8:00AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT

Double Trouble 5k Challenge

7:00AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT

Volunteer AND Run Fall Finish 5k

6:00AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT
Open to ages 16 - 99.

Hometown Half Marathon

This event is transitioning to the Hometown Half find all the exciting info here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/PolkCity/HometownHalfMarathon5k10kDesMoines

Place

Grays Lake - Beach Parking Lot
2101 Fleur Dr
Des Moines, IA US 50315

Description

Feeling Half Crazy?  Love the 80's? This race is for you! 

Pull out your leg warmers and Walkman's and join us for this bodacious, Bodies Half-Marathon! Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the race SWAG, this Half Marathon is a sure thing for a gnarly time and a far-out experience! Lace up your running shoes, grow out your mullet, start teasing your bangs, and join the 80's costume challenge. Most bitchin' outfit wins!

If you are not ready for 13.1 miles, we have other options! We are running our Summer Sizzler 5k/10k @ 7:00am and our Fall Finish 5k @ 8:00am congruent with the Go Half Crazy half marathon! You can register for the 5k at BOTH times, at a discounted price and earn the special "Double Trouble" challenge pin! 

 

HALF MARATHON RACE SWAG

Half Marathon registration includes a killer race t-shirt, PHAT finishers medal, and a complete 80's wardrobe kit that includes a sweatband, sunglasses, and everyone's favorite, a FANNY PACK!

5k/10k RACE SWAG

Our Summer Sizzler 5k/10k will have the "Life's a Ball" beach-themed SWAG and our Fall Finish will have our "Making S'more Memories" s'more themed SWAG! Sign up for which time/SWAG tickles your fancy OR sign up for both 5k's and get it all!

Sign up to complete BOTH the Summer Sizzler 5k  AND Fall Finish 5k in one day for a discounted price and earn a special Double Trouble challenge pin! 

These events will run at the SAME TIME as the Go-Half Crazy Half Marathon. You will be at the same location using the same course, same check-in area, and the same start/finish line.

REFERRAL PROGRAM

CHARITY PARTNER

Feeding America's vision is an America where no one is hungry.

Their mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in partnership with food banks, policymakers, supporters, and the communities we serve. The Feeding America network of food banks is in every county in the country. Their programs help provide meals to children, seniors, families, and survivors of natural disasters.

We will do a food collection on race day to benefit a local food pantry that partners with Feeding America. Details on specific needs will be available in the participant guide closer to race day!

COURSE MAP

HALF MARATHON

10 ROUTE

5K ROUTE

Course map is subject to change per the race director's discretion on race day

PACKET PICKUP

Packet Pickup is currently race day only. If an additional packet pickup becomes available we will email all current registrations!

Race Day Packet Pickup:

At the Bodies Tent near the Start/Finish arch

Open for all events at 6:00am and will stay open until 7:45am for the Fall Finish 5k event.

AGE GROUP AWARDS

Age Group Awards: The top three dudes and dudettes in each age group will win an award. Check in and collect at the race after you finish! 

Male and Female Overall

Male and Female Masters (40+)

Top 3 Male and Female for the following:

10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Sponsors

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