Des Moines Marathon
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IMT Des Moines Marathon
The IMT Des Moines Marathon is a multi-day running event in Des Moines, Iowa, held October 16–17, 2027. The event center is listed at 200 SE 2nd St., Des Moines, IA 50309. Organizers present the event as a collection of community races that support local health and wellness initiatives.
Race types on the weekend include several standard road distances and a free kids run:
- 26.2 miles IMT Des Moines Marathon
- 13.1 miles IMT Des Moines Half Marathon
- 6.2 miles Bankers Trust 10K
- 3.1 miles Iowa Healthiest State 5K
- 1 mile Free Kids Run
Registration windows for many races open in October 2026 and close later in October 2026; fees vary by event, with the kids run offered at no charge. Organizers note that new courses introduced in 2024 are described as flat, fast, Boston-qualifier eligible, and designed for spectator viewing. The event has been presented since 2002 and is described by organizers as having received awards including recognition as a top state marathon and placement among top national marathons.
The weekend combines multiple race distances, community-focused programming, and course features that organizers characterize as favorable for qualifying performances and spectator engagement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
