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Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K + Team Relay

Sat May 2 - Sun May 3, 2026
Des Moines, IA 50321 US Directions

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Saturday, May 2

Saturday Packet Pick-Up Shift 1 High Priority

May 2, 2026

Details

Hand out race packets to athletes

Location

Jasper Winery: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Saturday Packet Pick-Up Shift 2 High Priority

May 2, 2026

Details

Hand out race packets to athletes

Location

Jasper Winery: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Saturday Aid Station - Des Moines Girl

May 2, 2026

Details

Fill and hand out athlete water throughout the course. Some aid stations may include Gatorade and food as well. Parking will be located at Gray’s Lake Road Trail Crossing. Aid station maps will be sent out prior to the race.

Location

Grey's Lake Trail

Des Moines Girl 5K Packet Pick Up and Finish Line Crew High Priority

May 2, 2025

Details

Hand out race packets for the 5K and then transition into cheerleader mode and hand out high fives, medals and water bottles at the finish line!

Location

Jasper Winery: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Sunday, May 3

Sunday Morning Packet Pick Up High Priority

May 3, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Hand out athlete packets and last-minute high fives before the start of the race.

Location

Jasper Winery: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Sunday Parking Team High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Assist in directing cars and greeting athletes

Aid Station #1 & 3 (Cool Runnings/515 Run Club) High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Fill and hand out athlete water throughout the course. Some aid stations may include Gatorade and food as well. Aid station maps will be sent prior to the race.

Location

The Depot: between Meredith Trail & Thomas Beck Road (mile marker 2 & 4.63) - one aid station, runners pass by twice

Aid Station #2 (Capital Striders/Fitness Sports) High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Fill and hand out athlete water throughout the course. Some aid stations may include Gatorade and food as well. Aid station maps will be sent prior to the race.

Location

MLK & Water Street (mile marker 3.2)

Aid Station #4 (Fleet Feet) High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Fill and hand out athlete water throughout the course. Some aid stations may include Gatorade and food as well. Aid station maps will be sent out prior to the race.

Location

Gray's Lake Trail (mile marker 6.1)

Aid Station #5 (Girls on the Run) High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Fill and hand out athlete water throughout the course. Some aid stations may include Gatorade and food as well. Aid station maps will be sent prior to the race.

Location

SW 13th & Tuttle (mile marker 7.65)

Aid Station #6 (Power Life) High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Fill and hand out athlete water throughout the course. Some aid stations may include Gatorade and food as well. Aid station maps will be sent out prior to the race.

Location

West of Ruan Tunnel (mile marker 9)

Aid Station #7 (Burn Bootcamp) High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Fill and hand out athlete water throughout the course. Some aid stations may include Gatorade and food as well. Aid station maps will be sent prior to the race.

Location

Water Works Park at George Flagg Pkwy & SW 30th St (mile marker 10.2)

Aid Station #8 (Aptitude Fitness) High Priority

May 3, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Fill and hand out athlete water throughout the course. Some aid stations may include Gatorade and food as well. Aid station maps will be sent prior to the race.

Location

Entrance to Gravel between Great Western Trail & George Flagg Pkwy (Mile Marker 11.4)

Finish Line Crew High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Hand out medals, water, and help to keep the event running smoothly.

Course Marshal High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

There are a few points on our course where we rely on the help of a volunteer to keep intermittent traffic moving while prioritizing the safety of athletes. This role is best suited for a volunteer who feels comfortable being alone at a location, outside regardless of the conditions, and willing to take on the responsibility that comes along with the role. *Role limited to adults only.

Cycling Support

May 3, 2026

Details

Our cycling team offers bike support to athletes on course. They offer encouragement to the runners as well as provide band aids, Vaseline, GU and other much-needed supplies to runners when they need it most.

Location

Jasper Winery: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Shuttle Buses + Valet High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Help manage shuttle bus and valet pick up and drop off area

Teardown Team High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

It takes us 3 days to build out the Des Moines Women's Race, and if we're good, only 3 hours to take it all down. Being a teardown volunteer means you're joining our crew for a few hours of hard work, high fives and lots of good vibes.

Other Tasks

Bus Captains High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

This group brings the HYPE! Whatever the opposite of a struggle bus is…this is it. You’ll be the first faces our athletes see on race morning, setting the tone for the day. Our Bus Captains bring big smiles, high-fives, and the kind of energy and excitement our athletes need to start strong.

Location

Bell Avenue Business Center

Athlete Gear Check In High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Collect, tag, and organize athletes’ bags by bib number to ensure they are stored securely and easy to find.

Location

Jasper Winery: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Athlete Gear Check Out High Priority

May 3, 2026

Details

Locate and return each bag to the correct athlete by matching their bib number.

Location

Jasper Winery: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

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