Get Your Rear in Gear Des Moines 5k Run/Walk


Register or Donate to the Des Moines GYRIG

 

Thank you for visiting the 2012 Des Moines Iowa Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk event.


Date: October 6, 2012
Registration:
6:30am
5K Timed Run: 8:00am
Kids' Fun Run: 8:50am
Survivor Picture:  8:45am
Balloon Release:  8:55am
Awards Ceremony:  9:00 am
5K Walk: Following Awards Ceremony

Location

Raccoon River Park
2500 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Registration Fees

Pre-registration through October 3rd:
     Adults: $25
     Children (12 and under): $10

After October 3rd and on Raceday:
     Adults: $30
     Children (12 and under): $15

Directions/Parking

Click here for directions and Parking information

Race Route

View 2012 course map

Accommodations

Holiday Inn - West Des Moines
$69 night
6075 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA
(515) 309-3900


Add'l race updates at David's Fight.org

Get Involved 

Form a Team
Form a team of ten or more participants to support a loved one, raise funds, or just to share the excitement on race day. Register your team online, then download a team packet for more information.

Get Fit
Make the most of your Get Your Rear In Gear experience. Check out our Pre-Race Fitness tips and develop the healthy lifestyle habits that will keep you moving on race day...and beyond.

Become a Fundraiser
Collecting funds for the cause is easy. Use our fundraising tips and ideas to make your campaign a success.  Set up an online account and invite others to donate under your name. 

Donate
Can't make it on race day?  Do you want to honor a loved one or improve awareness in your community by supporting this event? Donations may be made on our secure online system. 

Sponsor This Event
Want to see your company’s name on brochures, banners and t-shirts? Have a product to donate? Coupons for participants? Contact us about how to become a sponsor.

Volunteer
Please contact the local event director listed below to volunteer for this race.

Share Your Story
Have you or someone you know been touched by colon or rectal cancer? Share your story or read about others who have been touched by the disease.


Other Ways to Support Get Your Rear in Gear

  • Fundraiser Photobooks: Create a custom memory book from your 5K or a recent family vacation. 20% of your purchase will be donated to Get Your Rear in Gear.



For more information, please contact:

David McCluskey

Email David