City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department

2024 Mayor's Annual Ride (MAR)

May 4th, 2024

Looking for a way to give back to our trails? 

Help support them by volunteering for the 2024 Des Moines Parks and Recreation Mayor's Annual Ride (MAR)!  Each year MAR kicks off the biking season AND the proceeds directly benefit the city trails. 

The trail system continues to be one of the most popular amenities in the park system. Recent counts indicate users take over 1 million trail trips each year. With 68 miles of paved and 19 miles of soft trails, there is something and some way for everyone to get out and be active - from mountain bikers to runners and walkers of all ages. Trails are not just for exercise; numerous riders utilize trails for their daily commute, year-round. The network in Des Moines serves as a nucleus for the state, with connectivity to over 550 miles in Central Iowa.


Volunteers will help meet and greet our customers and support staff at check-in, host rest-stops, and more. Click the descriptions below to learn more.

COVID-19:In order to comply with emergency proclamations by the Governor or Mayor, as such may be amended from time to time, and as public health guidelines evolve, for the safety of staff and the public, the Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel at any time. In addition, the Department reserves the right to change the registration requirements at any time. The Department will contact the volunteers as soon as reasonably possible with such cancellation or changes.The City of Des Moines cannot guarantee that the volunteer or any of the event attendees will not become infected with COVID-19. Volunteers and attendees use the City’s facility at their own risk.


There are no shifts available at this time.



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