Des Moines Marathon
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Event overview
The IMT Des Moines Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. The event base is listed at 400 Court Ave, Des Moines 50309. Race distances and formats included are:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Bankers Trust Marathon Relay
- 10K Road Race
- Local 5 5K
- Free Kids Run (presented by Des Moines Children's Museum)
The event has been held since 2002 and offers multiple distances for different age groups.
Race features and extras
Organizers describe the courses, redebuted in 2024, as flat, fast, Boston-qualifier courses that are spectator friendly. The event promotes community health and wellness and reports having received awards, including recognition as a top marathon in the state and a top-20 national ranking. Additional items on the event pages include a referral program that pays cash back for successful referrals (refer 5 runners for $50, 10 for $100) and a race store item listed as a unisex crewneck priced at $65 with biweekly shipping and an estimated delivery of up to three weeks. Directions are given to the 400 Court Ave location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
