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Wizard Run | Des Moines

Race: Wizard Run | Des Moines
Sat August 12, 2023 DesMoines, IA 50321 US Directions
Own Your Magic!

Events

1 Mile Run/Walk

7:30AM CDT

5k Run/Walk

8:00AM CDT
Double the Magic!

Place

2101 Fleur Dr
DesMoines, IA US 50321

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC!

Description

Grab your wand, hop on your broomstick, and join us for the Des Moines Wizard Run! Take a magical journey through town with spellbinding sights and sounds along the way! Distances include a 5K, 1 mile fun run, or if you are up to the Chosen One Challenge - BOTH!

New for 2023: Every Wizard Run Event begins with our Grand Sorcerer teaching all attendees two bewitching new spells. The first causes a low fog to gather over the enchanted start gate and prepares those gathered for the next, more powerful spell. Once the low fog has taken over the ground on which we stand, the Grand Sorcerer will start the race with a spell that calls forth magical music, sends otherworldly sparks and colorful magic into the air, and ends with a loud horn to launch the witches and wizards on their run through the enchanted start gate!

Proper Wizard and Witch robes and regalia (costumes) are highly encouraged!

Sponsors

CHOSEN ONE CHALLENGE

Are You Strong Enough? Brave Enough? Powerful Enough?

Calling All MASTER WIZARDS! 

Are you chosen for this NEW Challenge? Few are worthy.

Register for the Chosen One Challenge to race the 1 Mile AND 5k.

Chosen One Participants receive:

  • Choice of shirt
  • Unique Chosen One Race Bib
  • Choice of Wand
  • 1 mile Medal
  • 5k Medal
  • Butterscotch Beer
  • Free Race Pictures
  • AND The Chosen One Challenge Medal !

Magical Amenities

Distance Themes

Here There be Monsters

As you make your way through your Wizard Run course, be prepared to encounter beasts more magical and terrifying than any you've met before. Narrowly escape the hissing Basilisk, run through the legs of a towering Troll, and make formal introductions with a very haughty Hippogriff!

Schedule

Saturday, August 12th, 2023 - Grays Lake Park

6:45-7:45am           Packet Pickup
7:30-7:55am           1 Mile Fun Run + Chosen One Challenge
8:00am                    5k Run + Chosen One Challenge       
10:00am                  Event End 

Parking Map

MAGICAL TRAINING PLANS

Custom Training Plans are designed around you and the Wizard Run course. We take into account variables that no other training plans can match because we know how important it is to achieve your specific Wizard Run Des Moines goals.

OFFICIAL DRINK

A Magical Refreshment - Enjoy a delicious buttery, vanilla, cream soda brew. Grab a can of Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer once you cross the finishline and enjoy the creamy butterscotch taste!

Non-Alcoholic
All Natural Ingredients
All Participants Receive One FREE Can of Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer

Additional Butterscotch Beer available at Event for $4.00/can

*Butterscotch Beer Floats (Butterscotch Beer + Vanilla Ice Cream) in Commemorative Glass Mug Available to Pre-Purchase During Registration

POST-RACE MEDAL ENGRAVING

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