Dam to Dam in Des Moines, IA was a beloved annual road race that started in 1980 and ended in 2018. Over the course of its 39-year history, the race grew from 375 runners to attracting 10,000 participants, becoming known as Iowa's Distance Classic. The race played a significant role in the revitalization of downtown Des Moines, which transformed into a thriving city with activities happening every weekend. The organizers of Dam to Dam were always focused on the runners, and many of the initial volunteers continued to lead the race until its final year. Although the race has come to an end, it leaves behind a legacy of being a great race that brought runners from all over Iowa together.
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