Market to Market Relay Iowa
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Market to Market Relay Iowa
The Market to Market Relay Iowa is a day-long team running relay that travels from Jefferson to Des Moines on a roughly 75-mile course divided into 18 stages. The event is organized for teams of 6, 7, or 8 runners who rotate running and riding in a support van along the route.
The course uses the Raccoon River Valley Trail System as well as paved streets and gravel back roads through west central Iowa. The route covers varied terrain and several short stages that allow teams to split the distance among runners across the day.
After the team finish there is a Post-Race Shindig and Expo held in downtown Des Moines. All finishers receive a bottle opener medal and a premium race shirt. A limited number of teams may be accepted. The event supports the Raccoon River Valley Trail organization through a portion of entry fees.
The listed race day is May 8, 2027. The format emphasizes team staging, van logistics, and a sequence of short runs that combine into a continuous point-to-point relay from Jefferson to Des Moines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
