Greater Des Moines Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is scheduled for September 27, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. The events are part of the Greater Des Moines Midwest Half Marathon Series hosted by the City of Des Moines and produced by Premier Event Management. The races start and finish near the Polk County Courthouse on Court Avenue in downtown Des Moines.
Distances and entry details
- Half Marathon - open to ages 12+, price $75.
- 10K - price $40.
- 5K - price $30.
- Kid's One Mile Fun Run - ages 5-15, price $20.
- Virtual Half Marathon - price $45, registration ends September 27, 2026.
- Virtual 10K - price $45, registration ends September 27, 2026.
- Virtual 5K - price $35, registration ends September 27, 2026.
Registration pricing notes: price increases for the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K after December 31, 2025; the Kid's One Mile Fun Run price increases after August 31, 2026.
Additional information
The Kid's One Mile Fun Run starts and finishes from the main finish line structure. The event lists Hy-Vee Store at 420 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 as a location related to race operations. Results and past years' results are available for previous editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
