Join Us for the Saydel Sprint: 5K and Community Day! Celebrate the end of the school year with the Saydel community at a fun, free, family-friendly event for all ages! Location: Saydel High School Football Field (5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313) Date: Saturday, May 16th Time: 5K Walk/Run starts at 10:00am (Registration opens at 9:00am) Activities: Free food, bounce houses, dunk tank and more until 2:00pm The 5K Walk/Run Casual and fun – perfect for runners, walkers and families All ages welcome – no experience needed! Route starts on the football field using the Saydel High cross country course Check in: 9:00 a.m. at the registration table for your racing bib Water stations along the course Every participant receives a free medal Register for Free Online! Food and Activities Start time: Around 10:30am Free food: burgers, hot dogs, drinks, sno cones and more Free activities: bounce houses, dunk tank, face painting, photo booth and more Come and go as you please Note: Childcare is n
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 16.
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.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
