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IMT Des Moines Finishers • Saturday Morning Group Run • One Week Until To Grandmother's House We Go • 100 Miles in November • New Members and Renewals • Sycamore 8 (New Logo) • Tell Us About You • CS Turkeys Trail • Iowa Race Calendar • Sponsors
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Congratulations, IMT Des Moines Finishers!
A huge congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line at the IMT Des Moines races this past weekend! Whether you tackled your first race, set a personal record, or simply enjoyed the miles, we hope you're proud of what you accomplished.
Now it's time to relive the memories! Check out some of the finisher photos and add your own! We'd love to see your race-day smiles, finish-line celebrations, and favorite course moments.
Congratulations to all our runners, and a special thank-you to the volunteers and spectators who helped make race weekend memorable!
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| TO GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE WE GO | | |
To Grandmother’s House We Go
Saturday, October 31, 2026
9:00 am
Brown’s Woods, West Des Moines
5K, 10K, 15k
Lace up for one of Central Iowa’s favorite fall trail races. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or new to dirt paths, this race delivers the perfect blend of challenge, charm, and community.
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Join Us Saturday at Brown's Woods!
Join the Capital Striders on Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 am, at Brown's Woods for a preview of the To Grandmother's House We Go route!
Whether you're planning to participate in the upcoming event or just looking to enjoy a group run, this is a great opportunity to get familiar with the course, connect with fellow runners, and enjoy some fall miles together.
Choose your distance: 5K, 10K, or 15K
All paces are welcome. We hope to see you there!
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| All runners will receive a thermal running headband and glass. | |
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Does the thought of colder weather and winter's approach get you down? Fall is the perfect time to keep moving, enjoy the cooler temperatures, and stay consistent with your running.
The challenge is simple: 100 miles in 30 days, or 3.3 miles a day.
There is no entry fee, and there will be prizes. Everyone is welcome to participate and will be eligible for the weekly prize drawings, with Capital Striders members qualifying for the larger prize drawings.
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| Thank you to everyone who renewed their Capital Striders membership, and welcome to all our new members. We’re glad to have you in the Capital Striders community! | |
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Caitlyn Birmingham
Cheyenne Cox
Cindy Elsbernd
Connor Gronski
David Cox
Devon Gurnett
Janette Pasker
Jenifer Cox
Jennifer Kallman
Josefa Valdes
Kyle Carswell
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Kyle Carswell
Lars Elsbernd
Luis Gomez
Nate Boulton
Olivia Cox
Ryan Elsbernd
Sam Elsbernd
Sarah Engquist
Sarah Grundfast
Tammy Houts
Tanner Hinders
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Sycamore 8 Trail Run
Saturday, December 5, 2026
9:00 am
4301 NW 66th Ave, Johnston
This hidden gem winds along the Sycamore Trail, a single-track dirt path that runs beside the Des Moines River. Expect about 8 miles of well-groomed, flowing singletrack.
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| WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR RUNNING JOURNEY | | THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF WHAT MAKES THE CAPITAL STRIDERS SO SPECIAL! | | Your experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Your story might be featured in the newsletter and on social media. As a thank-you, you will be entered into a drawing for a free race entry (membership required to win). Your journey inspires us, and we look forward to sharing it with the rest of our running community. | |
| CAPITAL STRIDERS' TURKEYS | | | | Love trail running and nature? Join the Capital Striders' Turkeys for group runs on scenic trails, great company, and a supportive community. All paces are welcome! | |
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In addition to the Capital Striders races, there are great races across Iowa year-round.
From small-town fun runs to larger competitive races, there’s something for everyone.
If you’re interested in running events around Iowa, check out the Fitness Sports or Runnerstuff.org race calendars.
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| THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | | Silver Level ($2,500 - $4,999) | |
| Bronze Level ($1,000 - $2,499) | |
| Sustaining Level ($500 - $999) | |
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Sustaining Members (Current as of October 13, 2026)
Aaron Wheelock • Alan and Mary Gross • Angel Shawda • Ann Flood • Bernie Beck • Brian Benjamin • Bruce Huckfeldt • Carl Voss • Charles and Rusty Snyder • Connor Gronski • Curt Hoegh • Dale Finnegan • Dana Danley • David Kent • David Pullara • Dennis Judd • Dennis Wheeler • Dianne and John Liepa • Duke Reichardt • Elaine Van Dyck • Emily and Nick Webb • Eric Conrad • Frank Hilton • Glen Dippold • Heather Stilborn • Jackie Young • Jason Hahn • Jeff Perry • Joanne Sackett • Julie Schneider • Kathy Bowen • Kevin Cooney • Kristin Adkins • Lambert Blank, Jr. • Melinda Urick • Michael Tiedens • Nathan Wagner • Paul Grinvalds • Paxton Bennett • Rob Semelroth • Ruth Comer • Sara Schwendinger • Sharon Tahtinen • Simon Casady • Steve Halstead • Susanne Kennedy • Tim Schott • Thomas Mcbride • Tod McComb • Todd Schemper • Tyson Wieland
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Becoming a Strider member offers numerous benefits, including weekly emails with running updates and access to a supportive community through social media. Members enjoy race entry discounts, merchant discounts at fitness-related businesses, and exclusive club events. Group training runs provide opportunities to stay motivated and connect with fellow runners.
Annual membership options are $30 for individuals or $50 per family.
Become a sustaining member for an additional $25 per year.
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