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Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run

Sat February 14, 2026 Des Moines, IA 50309 US Directions

Wednesday Packet Stuffing/Packet Pick up Set up High Priority

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February 13, 2026

5:00 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST (At least 6 more needed)

Details

Putting coupons, flyers, informational pieces, and shirts in goody bag provided by Fleet Feet.

Location

Wellmark YMCA Knapp Leadership Center

Packet Pick Up Thursday at Fleet Feet High Priority

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February 14, 2026

4:30 pm CST - 6:30 pm CST (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Packet pick up volunteer will hand out bib numbers, t-shirts and goody bags to race participants.

Location

Fleet Feet

Packet Pick up - Friday 4:30-6:30 pm High Priority

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February 15, 2026

4:30 pm CST - 6:30 pm CST (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Packet pick up volunteers will hand out bib numbers, t-shirts and goody bags to race participants.

Location

Wellmark Y Cafe area at front of building.

Packet Pick up - Saturday Morning 7:30-9:00 am High Priority

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February 16, 2026

7:30 am CST - 9:00 am CST (At least 5 more needed)

Details

Packet pick up volunteers will hand out bib numbers, t-shirts and goody bags to race participants.

Location

Wellmark Y Cafe area at front of building.

Food Pick up/Set up/Clean Up High Priority

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February 16, 2026

8:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Organize and set up for food/coffee serving for the participants of the Red Flannel Run.

Location

YMCA Knapp Leadership Center

Race Course Directors High Priority

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February 16, 2026

8:30 am CST - 10:30 am CST (At least 25 more needed)

Details

We are looking for help on the race course of the Red Flannel Run. Race participants need to know what direction that they need to go. Words of encouragement will be helpful. This is a great task to volunteer for. Dress warm. Thanks!

Location

On the race course. Locations determined by Alex, race coordinator.

Awards High Priority

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February 16, 2026

9:30 am CST - 11:15 am CST (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Announcing age group winners, handing out medals, and best dressed sashes.

Location

YMCA Knapp Leadership Center

Volunteer Coordinator High Priority

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February 16, 2026

7:00 am CST - 9:30 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Will help direct volunteers on where to go for their assignments.

Location

Lobby of Wellmark YMCA

Announcer High Priority

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February 16, 2026

8:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Announcements before race and as runners crossing finish line.

Location

Wellmark YMCA lobby: Race finish line

Photographer High Priority

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February 16, 2026

8:00 am CST - 11:00 am CST (At least 1 more needed)

Details

Photographer for duration of race.