To Grandmother’s House We Go 2026 — West Des Moines, IA

Date
October 31, 2026
Location
West Des Moines, IA
Venue
195 SE Brown's Woods Ct., West Des Moines
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $60.00
Events
TGHWG 5K, TGHWG 10K, TGHWG 15K
Includes
Pint Glass
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Registration for To Grandmother's House We Go costs $40 to $60, with the race taking place on October 31, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa. The event offers both 10K and 5K distances for runners. The race starts at 9:00 AM from 195 SE Brown's Woods Ct. in West Des Moines. This Halloween-themed running event provides an accessible option for endurance athletes of varying distances, making it suitable for both competitive runners training for longer efforts and those seeking a shorter race day.

From the Race Organizer
This is a fall race that runs on both single and double track dirt. Participants have 5K/10K/15K options on a trail loop that takes you deep into the woods. Races will begin promptly at 9:00 AM Walkers may participate and are encouraged to register for one of the shorter races. The course will remain open for 3 hours. Proceeds from this race will be used to support Des Moines' dirt trail systems, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders Click here to view the map of Brown's Woods (in PDF format). TGHWG will be completed on the outermost trail loop, which totals a 5K distance; 10K participants will be doing 2 loops, 15K participants will be doing 3 loops. While we love dogs, sadly our insurance does not permit them on the course during the event. Packet Pickup will be announced!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is To Grandmother’s House We Go 2026 — West Des Moines, IA?

To Grandmother’s House We Go 2026 — West Des Moines, IA takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Where is To Grandmother’s House We Go 2026 — West Des Moines, IA held?

To Grandmother’s House We Go 2026 — West Des Moines, IA is held at 195 SE Brown's Woods Ct., West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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