To Grandmother's House We Go 2025



REGISTRATION

TGHWG 5K

REGISTRATION STARTING REGISTRATION ENDING PRICE
April 20, 2025, 12:00 AM CST September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST $40.00
October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST October 23, 2025, 11:59 PM CST $50.00
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $50.00
Member Discount Applicable

TGHWG 10K

REGISTRATION STARTING REGISTRATION ENDING PRICE
April 20, 2025, 12:00 AM CST September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST $40.00
October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST October 23, 2025, 11:59 PM CST $50.00
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $50.00
Member Discount Applicable

TGHWG 15K

REGISTRATION STARTING REGISTRATION ENDING PRICE
April 20, 2025, 12:00 AM CST September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CST $40.00
October 1, 2025, 12:00 AM CST October 23, 2025, 11:59 PM CST $50.00
Time: 9:00 AM
Fee: $50.00
Member Discount Applicable

EVENT INFORMATION

This is a fall race that runs on both single and double track dirt. Participants have 5K/10K/15K options on a trail loop that takes you deep into the woods.

  • Races will begin promptly at 9:00 AM
  • Walkers may participate and are encouraged to register for one of the shorter races.
  • The course will remain open for 3 hours.
  • Proceeds from this race will be used to support Des Moines' dirt trail systems, the Stewards of Browns Woods, and the Capital Striders
  • Click here to view the map of Brown's Woods (in PDF format). TGHWG will be completed on the outermost trail loop, which totals a 5K distance; 10K participants will be doing 2 loops, 15K participants will be doing 3 loops.
  • While we love dogs, sadly our insurance does not permit them on the course during the event.
  • Packet Pickup will be at Fitness Sports in Clive from 4:00-6:00PM

Registration

  • Online registration closes on Thursday October 23rd at 11:59 PM
  • Capital Striders members receive $10 discount (online registration only)
  • Cost of registration is the same for all three distances
    • $40 early registration
    • $50 after October 1st
    • $50 at packet pickup 4-6 pm, Friday, Oct. 24, or Race day, 8:00-8:30am

Contact Event Director

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