Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon
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Event overview
The Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk is scheduled for March 14, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa (zip code 50309). The race uses a start/finish area near E Locust Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Organizers list a race day schedule and pre-race packet pick-up as part of the event logistics.
Races, categories and registration
The event includes in-person and virtual options and several age-based categories. Distances and event types include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 5K (Untimed)
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (open to ages 13 and under)
- Kids 100 Meter Dash (open to ages 8 and under)
Virtual options are offered for the 5K, Half Marathon, and Marathon, with registration periods running into March 2026 and some online extended registration windows beginning March 12, 2026. The Kid's 100 Meter Dash is listed with no entry fee; the Kid's 5K Fun Run entry includes an untimed bib, a shamrock cookie and a finisher pint glass. Sponsors named for the event include AllCommunityEvents and Best Buddies Iowa. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.