Short review
Race for Hope DSM is an annual event inspired by 16-year- old Des Moines native, Nicolas Lovan. In November 2012, doctors diagnosed Nicolas with an inoperable brain tumor. Despite recently having brain surgery, Nicolas had an immediate desire to become an advocate. In May 2012, Nicolas and his mother attended the Washington, D.C. Race for Hope to raise funds for the National Brain Tumor Society and advocated for more research and funding by meeting with Congress at the White House Head to the Hill event.
The Washington, D.C. Race for Hope inspired Nicolas to host a similar event in Des Moines with the goal of becoming an annual event during Brain Tumor Awareness month in May to bring awareness to the cause, raise funds for research, bring the community together, pay tribute to those who have passed and celebrate survivors.
Race for Hope DSM launched in May 2013 with 600 participants and raised more than $25,000. Over the past six years, Race for Hope DSM has raised more than $250,000 for brain tumor research. The all-volunteer staff prides itself in keeping costs as low as possible in order to maximize proceeds sent to brain tumor organizations.
Please review our COVID-19 policy prior to registering
Road Running , Walk , Vertical race
Distance:
5K , 10K , Less than 5K
Price:
from $25
Organized since 2018
Short review
Race for Hope DSM is an annual event inspired by 16-year- old Des Moines native, Nicolas Lovan. In November 2012, doctors diagnosed Nicolas with an inoperable brain tumor. Despite recently having brain surgery, Nicolas had an immediate desire to become an advocate. In May 2012, Nicolas and his mother attended the Washington, D.C. Race for Hope to raise funds for the National Brain Tumor Society and advocated for more research and funding by meeting with Congress at the White House Head to the Hill event.
The Washington, D.C. Race for Hope inspired Nicolas to host a similar event in Des Moines with the goal of becoming an annual event during Brain Tumor Awareness month in May to bring awareness to the cause, raise funds for research, bring the community together, pay tribute to those who have passed and celebrate survivors.
Race for Hope DSM launched in May 2013 with 600 participants and raised more than $25,000. Over the past six years, Race for Hope DSM has raised more than $250,000 for brain tumor research. The all-volunteer staff prides itself in keeping costs as low as possible in order to maximize proceeds sent to brain tumor organizations.
Please review our COVID-19 policy prior to registering
May 11, 2019
The race starts at 09:0010.1 km
from $60
May 09, 2020
The race starts at 09:0010.1 km
from $50
May 08, 2021
The race starts at 09:0010.1 km
from $50
May 11, 2019
The race starts at 09:005 km
from $50
May 09, 2020
The race starts at 09:005 km
from $40
May 08, 2021
The race starts at 09:005 km
from $40
May 11, 2019
The race starts at 09:002 km
from $45
May 09, 2020
The race starts at 09:002 km
from $35
May 08, 2021
The race starts at 09:002 km
from $35
May 11, 2019
The race starts at 08:300.1 km
from $25
May 09, 2020
The race starts at 08:300.1 km
from $25
May 08, 2021
The race starts at 08:300.1 km
from $25
May 11, 2019
The race starts at 08:30
from $35
May 09, 2020
The race starts at 08:30
from $35
May 08, 2021
The race starts at 08:30
from $35
Weather for May 11, 2024
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Wind: m/s.
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Very Good for running
Past weather
May 09, 2015
69.49 °F, wind 3.04m/s
Overcast throughout the day..
May 14, 2016
69.02 °F, wind 5.51m/s
Rain in the morning and afternoon..
May 13, 2017
76.22 °F, wind 3.34m/s
Clear throughout the day..
May 12, 2018
60.14 °F, wind 6.41m/s
Heavy rain in the morning and overnight..
May 11, 2019
68.84 °F, wind 1.04m/s
Partly cloudy throughout the day..
May 09, 2020
68.42 °F, wind 0.99m/s
Partly cloudy throughout the day..
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