Grand Blue Mile 2027 — Des Moines, IA

Date
April 20, 2027
Location
Des Moines, IA
Venue
Western Gateway Park
Start Time
6:00 PM
Entry Fee
$10.00
Events
Grand Blue Mile - Recreational Division (ages 18 & up), Grand Blue Mile - Recreational Division (ages 13-17), Grand Blue Mile - Youth Recreational Division (ages 12 & under), Grand Blue Mile - Competitive Division (ages 18 & up), Grand Blue Mile - Competitive Division (ages 13-17), Grand Blue Mile - Youth Competitive Division (ages 12 and Under)
Includes
T-Shirt | Bulldog Plush
presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Des Moines, IA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
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