Des Moines Marathon
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IMT Des Moines Marathon
The IMT Des Moines Marathon is scheduled for October 18, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. The event location is listed as 400 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Race options include a set of road events on a shared event day:
- IMT Des Moines Marathon : 26.2 Miles
- IMT Des Moines Half Marathon : 13.1 Miles
- Marathon Relay : 26.2 Miles relay distance
- Bankers Trust 10K : 6.2 Miles
- Healthist State Initiative 5K Presented by HealthPartners : 3.1 Miles
- Free Kids Run presented by Des Moines Children's Museum : 1 Mile, free
The organizer describes a mission to support health and wellness through community running events and initiatives. Since its inception in 2002 the event has offered race distances for a range of ages and abilities and contributed to the public image of Des Moines as a place to live, work, and play.
Course and event features described by the organizer include new courses introduced in 2024 that are flat and fast, opportunities for Boston qualifying performances, high end participant swag and medals, and notable spectator support along the route. The event has also received awards including top marathon in the state and a top 20 national placement according to the organizer.
Registration for most races opens October 27, 2025 and closes January 1, 2026. Registration for the Free Kids Run remains open through October 18, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
