Group outdoor yoga session with diverse participants in standing pose.
"Elevate Festival" logo with geometric design in the center.
"elevate" in red cursive letters
 

AUGUST 20TH, 2023 | LAURIDSEN AMPHITHEATER

Join us for a mind, body and spirit adventure highlighting community, nature and the work of an incredible local organization.

The Elevate Festival features running, yoga, and a moment of gratitude, set to live music and local leaders + performers. Come to join a community, support a charity, and enjoy downtown Des Moines.

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Group yoga session outdoors, people doing seated side stretches on grass.
A group of runners participating in a race at an event called Elevate Festival, with participants wearing numbered race bibs and running on a paved surface.
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Red handwritten or stylized signature on a transparent background.
Minimalist line drawing of a person in a yoga pose against a red background.
Red cursive text spelling 'yoga' on a transparent background.
Abstract illustration of person in lotus position
Person performing with sound bowls at an outdoor festival stage.
Red handwritten text "meditation" on a white background.

Our local leaders and performers of our vibrant community come together to create a truly transformational experience for everyone. With their expertise and passion, they inspire us to connect with nature, challenge ourselves physically, and find inner peace through mindfulness. Their collaborative efforts have leave an indelible mark on our community, fostering a strong collective spirit and promoting the well-being of all.

Schedule of events with icons: 9 am to 10 am running, 10 am to 10:45 am yoga, 10:45 am to 11 am meditation, 11:15 am live music, and noon to 1 pm community picnic.
Elevate Festival t-shirt and tote bags with logo and text, featuring "elevate," "mind body spirit," and event details. Light shirt, black bags.
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"Merch" written in red cursive with elliptical lines around it.

Tote is included with registration

 

MAP + PARKING

While Elevate Festival features a “run” portion you are more than welcome to walk! This year we have also provided the choice of a 1 mile or 5k option! Routes are shown below.

Access to the Elevate Festival will be from Fleur Drive at George Flagg Parkway into the Water Works Administration Building parking lot.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no access to Water Works Park from Gray’s Lake Road.

Map showing a running route around Gray's Lake in Des Moines, Iowa, including 1-mile and 5K paths, parking areas, start/finish line, and yoga/meditation zone.
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Elevating our mind, body, and soul at Elevate Festival. While this years festival is over, Above + Beyond Cancer still has plenty of ways to stay involved all year! If you were unable to come to Elevate this year, but would still like to donate o
Live in the movement. We thank all of those who joined us today for an absolute beautiful morning. Whether you found stillness through gratitude, energy through yoga or confidence + pride through finishing a 5K we hope you enjoyed your experience
More smiles never hurt a feed 😊 TOMORROW is the day we gather to elevate our mind, body + spirit! Share the experience with somebody.
 
 

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