Disappointed that the fireworks and other community events for the 4th of July have been cancelled? Well there is a new fun event called Running of the Flags. Anytime during the weekend of July 4th and 5th you can run, walk, or bike various distances anywhere you want. You can pick your favorite neighborhood walk, walk down to the Cove, bike the Des Moines Creek Trail, walk along Des Moines Marina, or pick another place. Once you register you are eligible to pick up a flag to carry with you.
Run, Walk or Ride a Virtual 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or 1 Mile Course of your choosing anywhere in Des Moines or Normandy Park this Fourth of July weekend. We encourage participants to proudly wear Red, White, and Blue, the colors of your country of origin, or the colors that represent you. Destination Des Moines and Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Be part of the celebration and help unite our great communities of people!
Support two local non-profit organizations
All proceeds of this event support two local non-profit organizations: Destination Des Moines and Rotary Club of Des Moines/Normandy Park.
Click on the link below for more detailed information and to register. Please forward this link to anyone else who you think might be interested.
