20K and 5K runners will have their choice of tie-die cotton shirt color - Pink, Blue, Green or Orange.
We welcome Nike to Dam to Dam! Nike socks for all 20 kilometer runners. Nike special race shirts to all 20 kilometer age division winners and Nike Dam to Dam apparel will be on sale at the June 3 packet pickup.
Back by popular demand, two $100 Fitness Sports gift certificates will be awarded every hour (3, 4, 5, 6, 7 p.m.) at the June 3 packet pickup.
800 meter youth run for 10 to 12 year olds. A wonderful day of running will end as Dam's oldest youth line up at the finish for a out and back 800 meter run. A thrill for our youth runners and a spectator delight.
Wall of sound during mile 11 of the 20 kilometer and mile 2 of the 5 kilometer races. The music on the course keeps you on pace. As you near the finish the sound just gets louder (a virtual "wall of sound"). Then you turn right, head west with the State Capitol in the background to the finish line.
If you run fast you are rewarded at Dam to Dam. The addition of Iowa and US citizen bonuses will make the competition more heated for hometown favorites.
Not new but Dam proud of the great packet pickup and post race refreshments - all you can eat or drink for you and your family members. The refreshments just keep expanding, a great way to socialize with your running friends.
OK, this is an old favorite, but we have a new 2011 Dam to Dam poster. Just the right size to proudly display at work or home.
It's always new after 12.4 mile, the Dam medal and wonderful ribbon celebrating Iowa's Distance Classic.
Let's Introduce our Special Shirt Models from the Homepage
Robyn Friedman in the orange shirt is from from Lambs Grove, IA. Robyn won Dam to Dam in 2004 and 2007 and has the 4th best time in race history. She was 9th at the 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials.
John Leonhart in the green shirt is from Urbandale, IA. John was one of the founders of Dam to Dam. If you don't know him, you do know his voice as the finish line announcer. John has run over a 150 marathons, including one in every state.
Erin Moeller in the pink shirt is from Mt Vernon, IA. Erin has almost won Dam to Dam twice, finishing a close second in 2008 and 2010. She was 10th at the 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials.
Joe Kobes is in the blue shirt and is from Des Moines, IA. Joe was one of the founders of Dam to Dam. He has been announcer of the awards ceremony every Dam year! Joe is the treasurer of Dam to Dam, insuring every penny is spent wisely.
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.
