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

• Saturday, May 3
• Sunday, May 4

Saturday Packet Pick-Up Shift 1 High Priority

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May 3, 2025

9:45 am CDT - 1:15 pm CDT (Minimum met, 4 spots remaining)

Volunteer

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

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May 3, 2025

1:00 pm CDT - 4:45 pm CDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Hand out race packets to athletes

Location

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

Saturday Aid Station - Des Moines Girl

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May 3, 2025

4:30 pm CDT - 6:00 pm CDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

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 Road Trial Crossing

Sunday Morning Packet Pick Up High Priority

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May 4, 2025

6:15 am CDT - 8:15 am CDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

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

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May 4, 2025

7:30 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

Assist in directing cars and greeting athletes

Aid Station #1 High Priority

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May 4, 2025

7:15 am CDT - 9:00 am CDT (At least 9 more needed)

Volunteer

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

Murphy East of 7th (mile marker 1.6)

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

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May 4, 2025

7:15 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 7 more needed)

Volunteer

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 (mile marker 2.1/3)

Aid Station #3 High Priority

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May 4, 2025

7:30 am CDT - 9:45 am CDT (At least 8 more needed)

Volunteer

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

Relay Exchange #1 (mile marker 4.5)

Aid Station #4 (Girls on the Run) High Priority

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May 4, 2025

7:30 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 7 more needed)

Volunteer

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

East of Ruan Tunnel
Mile marker 5.8 AND 8.6

Aid Station #5 (PowerLife/Lululemon) High Priority

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May 4, 2025

7:45 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

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

SW 14th N of Tuttle (mile marker 7.2)

Aid Station #6 (Burn Bootcamp) High Priority

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May 4, 2025

7:45 am CDT - 11:15 am CDT (At least 7 more needed)

Volunteer

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

WWP Road Near GFP (mile marker 10.1)

Aid Station #7 (Turtles Finish Too) High Priority

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May 4, 2025

7:45 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (At least 6 more needed)

Volunteer

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 Gray's (Mile Marker 11.5)

Finish Line Crew High Priority

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May 4, 2025

7:45 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

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

Course Marshal High Priority

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May 4, 2025

7:30 am CDT - 12:15 pm CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

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

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May 4, 2025

7:45 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (At least 5 more needed)

Volunteer

Shuttle Buses + Valet High Priority

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May 4, 2025

6:00 am CDT - 12:45 pm CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Volunteer

Details

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

Teardown Team High Priority

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May 4, 2025

12:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT (At least 1 more needed)

Volunteer

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.