Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines 10k
Sunday, 5 March 2023· 09:00· Polk City, IA, 50226, US
About this race
*Register by Sunday at midnight the weekend BEFORE the race to be guaranteed a shirt!
Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
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*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15!
- Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal, and 13.1 pin!
- 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal, and 10k pin!
- 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid's dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
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Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded!
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1, with a Des Moines 10k offering, took place on March 5th, 2023, in Polk City, Iowa. While specific details on the race's history are not provided, this event likely caters to runners looking for a springtime challenge with a festive theme. Participants could expect a well-organized road race with options for various distances, including a 5k, 10k, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The "Lucky" in the half marathon title suggests a potential St. Patrick's Day theme, a common occurrence for early March races. The terrain in Polk City, Iowa, typically consists of paved roads and trails, offering a relatively flat to gently rolling course suitable for runners of all levels, from beginners to experienced athletes. Given the early March date, participants should be prepared for variable spring weather conditions, which could range from cool and crisp to potentially wet or windy. Runners could anticipate a community-focused atmosphere, encouraging participation and celebrating the local running scene.
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Weather on the day
Sun, 5 Mar 2023Partially cloudy
3.5°C
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