Thank you for running the largest 20K in America!
Registration for the 2010 Dam to Dam 20K race has ended. There will be no registration the day of the race.
No refunds on entry fees or transferring of race numbers. Runners not wearing the correct race number will be disqualified and asked to not enter Dam to Dam in the future.
For training schedules check out the websites of Hal Higdon or Jeff Galloway - noted runners, authors and training gurus. If in the Des Moines area check out the Capital Striders for local training runs.
20 Kilometer packets will be available Friday, June 4 at the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Avenue from 2 to 8 p.m. No packets will be mailed or available on race day. Race entrants can look up their race number at this web site on June 2.
New for 2010! All 20 kilometer entrants will receive Brooks - Fitness Sports running socks.
The start area is very narrow, a 2 lane road on Saylorville Dam with guard rails. At the start you will be required to line up according to your pace, please be fair. Faster runners, less than 7 minutes per mile pace or age division winners line up in the front of the start area. Runners with a pace over 10 minute per mile pace line up at the back of the start area. >> View Map of 20K Start
There are over 100 portable bathrooms, water and clothing drop at the start area. It is advised you bring your own water to the start.
All runners will be provided a chip which must be affixed to your shoe and returned after you finish. You will be timed according to your chip or net time, open and age division awards will be determined by gun time.
Failure to wear or return your chip will result in disqualification. There is a $10 charge for chips not returned.
20 Kilometer starts at 7 a.m. at the west end of Saylorville Dam, north of Des Moines. The Dam and roads leading to the Dam are closed to traffic at 5:30 a.m. To avoid congestion and parking difficulties, runners should take the bus to the Dam.
All entrants must start with the gun at 7 a.m., failure to do so will result in disqualification.
20 Kilometer buses leave from the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Avenue, to Saylorville Dam from 5:15 to 6 a.m. Transportation is only available prior to the race. There are no return buses to the dam site after the race. Bus transportation is included in the entry fee.
The start area details will be available at this web site June 2 and will be e-mailed to all race entrants. No cars can be left at Saylorville Dam area.
20 Kilometer clothing bags are provided and can be dropped off at the west end of Saylorville Dam near the start area. Clothing will be transported to the finish and claimed on the south side of the Capital Square building, on Walnut Street between Fourth and Fifth streets.
You must use the official Dam to Dam clothing bag and luggage ID tag provided. Dam to Dam is not responsible for lost baggage.
20 kilometer race is a point-to-point USA Track & Field certified distance. The start is on Saylorville Dam where runners can see downtown Des Moines on the horizon. The 12.4 mile journey takes runners through Iowa's countryside and Des Moines neighborhoods to the finish at Nollen Plaza. All miles are marked. Water stations are provided at least every 2 miles with medical support at the last water stations. The course is traffic-controlled and is timed for a 3 1/2 hour finish.
No early starts, no bikes, no baby joggers, no dogs and no roller blades are permitted. Headphones or electronic listening devices are permitted but discouraged for the safety of yourself and other runners.
View the 20K Course Map (requires Adobe Reader). To view a map of the Downtown Des Moines area, please view the 5K map.
20 kilometer finishes at Third and Locust streets, adjacent to Nollen Plaza in downtown Des Moines. To allow runners all the finish area benefits please proceed around the Capital Square building as directed, counter clockwise. No spectators or family members are allowed in this area. >> View Map of Finish Area
A special Dam to Dam medal will be presented to each finisher under 3 1/2 hours immediately after returning your chip and exiting from the finish line area.
Refreshments are available on the east end of Nollen Plaza. Finishers must show their race number and be prepared to show a photo ID to receive alcohol.
20 Kilometer awards will be presented at 9:15 a.m. on Nollen Plaza. Money winners and first place age division winners will be announced to the crowd, please be present to receive your award and for pictures to be placed in the results booklet.
Other age division winners can receive their awards west of the announcer area in the age division awardÕs tent. Age division winners will be based on gun times.
In the event of bad weather, the awards will be held inside Capital Square, west of Nollen Plaza. Results will be posted near the finish line on the east side of the Capital Square building. Full results will be available by 7 p.m., Saturday, June 5, at www.damtodam.com, and the official results booklet will be mailed to all entrants.
20 Kilometer cash prize winners are eligible for age group awards. The overall cash prizes are seven deep for both male and female finishers: 1st - $2,000, 2nd - $1,200, 3rd - $900, 4th - $700 5th - $500, 6th - $400 and 7th - $300.
First male breaking race record 59:23 and first women breaking race record 1:09:00 receive $500 bonus. Men breaking 1:03 and women breaking 1:14 receive a $250 bonus. Men breaking 1:05 and women breaking 1:17 receive $100 bonus. Maximum time bonus $500. First Iowa male and female in top 7 overall receive $500 bonus.
Master's cash prize for both top male and female: 1st - $300 and 2nd - $150
Athletes who would like invited status please apply by May 15. >> PLEASE USE THIS FORM
20 kilometer age group awards are as follows for both Male and Female: 16 & under (top 1), 17 to 19 (top 3), 20 to 24 (top 6), 25 to 29 (top 6), 30 to 34 (top 6), 35 to 39 (top 6), 40 to 44 (top 6), 45 to 49 (top 4), 50 to 54 (top 4), 55 to 59 (top 2), 60 to 64 (top 1), 65 to 69 (top 1) and 70 & over (top 1). 20 kilometer wheelchair awards are top 1 for both Male and Female.
Photos from Jolesch Photography will be e-mailed to you one week after the race.
Dam to Dam is proud to assist Iowa's top runners by supporting Runablaze Iowa. Runablaze Iowa athletes are based throughout Iowa. Formed in 2006, the purpose of the team is to improve post-collegiate Iowa distance running. For more information about the team, visit the Runblaze website.
We would like to thank our two primary race sponsors, Allied Insurance and News Channel 8. This event is possible because of their continuing support and dedication.