Des Moines Women's Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Des Moines Women’s Race takes place over two days, May 2-3, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. The weekend program includes an in-person 5K on Saturday and in-person half marathon, 10K and a 3-person team relay on Sunday. Virtual options are offered for the half marathon, 10K and 5K across the same date range. The listed race location and event hub is 2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50321. A City of Des Moines trail use fee of $1.00 applies.
Courses and entry options
Distances and formats listed for the weekend include:
- 13.1 km half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 3-person team relay (each team member runs about 4-5 miles)
- Virtual races for 13.1, 10K, and 5K
- Double options pairing the 5K with the half marathon or 10K
The half marathon and 10K routes start in the downtown high-rise area, cross bridges at Gray’s Lake, include a loop around the lake, and pass through the Arie den Boer Arboretum. Relay teams have designated exchange zones and are provided special parking near Jasper Winery; each relay member receives full half marathon swag.
Registration and age
Event entry fees vary by event and date. The half marathon listing shows an age eligibility range of 12 to 99 for that distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
