Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke 2026 — Des Moines, IA

Date
May 31, 2026
Location
Des Moines, IA
Venue
515 28th St.
Start Time
3:15 PM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $25.00
Events
Mile Race/Walk
Includes
Cycling Water Bottle
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The Espresso Mile takes place at 3:15 PM on May 31, 2026, giving you a mid-afternoon window to settle into Des Moines before toeing the line. Held at 515 28th Street, this one-mile running event offers straightforward racing at an accessible price point between $10 and $25. The afternoon timing works well if you're driving in the morning or prefer to spend your early race day handling logistics and a final warm-up. This is a short, fast format ideal for testing your current fitness or adding speed work to a weekend of training.

From the Race Organizer
This event is taking place in conjunction with the Rip the Aves bike races taking place throughout the day. Packet pickup will be over at our race at corner of 28th and Ingersoll, and then it will be short walk to High Street where you'll find the start line. At 3:15PM, the run will take off down hill to 24th street where it will take two right turns and take the field onto Ingersoll Avenue. After the long flat straight it will be a right turn up 28th street hill, this uphill will give you your next downhill down High street once again. Finally, it will be 2 right turns once again and a sprint to the line. Event Timeline Friday May 29th 5-7PM Packet Pickup @ Fleet Feet Des Moines Saturday May 30th 1-2PM Packet Pickup @ Chain & Spoke Sunday May 31st 9AM-3PM Rip the Aves Bike Races (Come cheer them on!) 1:45-2:45PM Packet Pickup @ 28th & Ingersoll 3:05PM Pre-Race Meeting at the start line 3:15PM Race Start *No formal awards ceremony, we encourage you to explore Ingersoll following the ev

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke 2026 — Des Moines, IA?

Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke 2026 — Des Moines, IA takes place on May 31, 2026. The race is held in Des Moines, Iowa.

Where is Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke 2026 — Des Moines, IA held?

Espresso Mile p/b Chain & Spoke 2026 — Des Moines, IA is held at 515 28th St. in Des Moines, Iowa.

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