Youth Runs - Free

Dam to Dam youth runs are open to all kids, ages 1 to 12 years old. Free registration and number pickup is available Friday, June 4 at the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Avenue from 2 to 8 p.m. or Saturday, June 5, 8 to 10 a.m. at the registration tent near the northeast corner of the Civic Center building. Pre-registration is not accepted.

Dam to Dam youth shirts will be available at registration. The youth runs start at 10:50 a.m. Each run starts on Locust Street and finishes the Dam to Dam finish line. Youth run with their own age, youngest first. Parents are encouraged to participate with their 1 to 6 year olds. All youth receive a participation award.

Youth Runs Last Minute Instructions - 1,000 Youth Sprint to the Finish at 10:50 a.m.

• The start of the 100 meter for 1-6 year olds is at the northeast corner of the Civic Center, one block east of the finish line toward the state capitol.
  
  
• The start of the 200 meter for 7-9 year olds is at the old Public Library across from the YMCA, just prior to the bridge over the Des Moines River, two blocks east of the finish line toward the state capitol.
  
  
• The start of the 400 meter for 10-12 year olds is at Simon Estes Theater, on the east side of the bridge over the Des Moines River, four blocks east of the finish line toward the state capitol.
  
  
• The start will begin in one year age groups with the youngest beginning at 10:50 a.m.
  
  
• The finish is the same as the 20K and 5K finish line. All youth finishers will receive a special Dam to Dam participation award.

100 meters for 1-6 year olds

Gather near the NE corner of the Civic Center at 10:50 a.m.

200 meters for 7-9 year olds

Gather near the old Public Library, across from the YMCA at 10:55 a.m.

400 meters for 10-12 year olds

Gather on the upper plaza of Simon Estes Theatre, near the Embassy Suites at 11 a.m.