Lace Up For Life 5K - Ankeny, IA

Lace Up For Life 5K - Ankeny, IA is a single 5K (3.1 miles) in Ankeny, Iowa, on April 10, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. One distance, one start time, and a mid-morning slot make it an easy race to plan a weekend around.

The 5K is where most runners begin, and it stays useful long after that: it is short enough to race often, and honest enough to tell you exactly where your speed is. If you are new to it, build up with three runs a week for a month and do not worry about pace. If you are experienced, sharpen with one weekly session of short repeats, then keep your legs fresh for two or three days beforehand. Whichever camp you fall into, jog for 10 minutes before the 9:00 a.m. start so the opening half mile does not catch you cold.