Get Your Rear in Gear Des Moines 5k Run/Walk

Get Involved

Form a Team
Form a team of ten or more participants to support a loved one, raise funds, or just to share the excitement on race day. Register your team online, then download a team packet for more information.

Get Fit
Make the most of your Get Your Rear In Gear experience. Check out our Pre-Race Fitness tips and develop the healthy lifestyle habits that will keep you moving on race day...and beyond.

Become a Fundraiser
Collecting funds for the cause is easy. Use our fundraising tips and ideas to make your campaign a success.  Set up an online account and invite others to donate under your name. 

Donate
Can't make it on race day?  Do you want to honor a loved one or improve awareness in your community by supporting this event? Donations may be made on our secure online system.

Sponsor This Event
Want to see your company’s name on brochures, banners and t-shirts? Have a product to donate? Coupons for participants? Contact us about how to become a sponsor.

Volunteer
Please contact the local event director listed below to volunteer for this race.

Shop
Visit the Get Your Rear in Gear store. Purchase GYRIG athletic gear, sweatshirts, head wear and more.  A percent of the sales will go expand our mission of colon cancer education, screening and prevention.

Share Your Story
Have you or someone you know been touched by colon or rectal cancer? Share your story or read about others who have been touched by the disease.

For more information, please contact:

David McCluskey

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