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Striders Annual Dinner &#...
The annual dinner this year will be held March 5th, from 6pm to 9:30pm, at the Des... 
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Friendly Sons of St. Patrick – March 28th, 2010
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick – March 28th, 2...
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 5 & 10Ks are taking place on March 28th this year. Capital Striders members receive a $2 discount off the registration fee for either race. All the details can be found here(PDF) Click here to get registered online  Read More →
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Upcoming Event: Red Flannel Run
Upcoming Event: Red Flannel Run...
The Red Flannel Run, presented by the Riverfront YMCA, is being held on February 13th this year. Early registration goes through February 5th. It’s a fun race for a great cause. Plus you get an awesome breakfast afterwards! More details are available on the Red Flannel Run website and online registration is available here.  Read More →
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Winter/Spring Training to begin January 16th
Winter/Spring Training to begin January 16th...
It’s that time again… bundle up, pack your Yak Trax and head over to the Drake campus, Winter/Spring training time is here! The kickoff meeting for this year’s training group will be held on January 14th at 7:00pm at the Des Moines Marathon Office located at 38th and Ingersoll in Des Moines. This meeting is not required to participate with the group, but it’s highly recommended if you’re... 
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Striders Annual Mitten Run/Potluck
Striders Annual Mitten Run/Potluck...
Join us for the annual tradition of doing what we love: running, eating and helping others. When: Jan 1, 10:00 a.m. Where: Lions Park Community Bldg. 72nd & Aurora (4103 72nd St. Urbandale) click for map Why: To support the Boys and Girls Club of Iowa. Bring new or gently used winter clothes, hats, gloves or a cash donation and the Boys and Girls Club will buy what they need. There’s no cost and everyone is... 
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