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Dam to Dam Half Marathon
Dam to Dam Half Marathon is a half marathon event held in Des Moines, Iowa. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- Minimal
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- damtodam.com
About the Dam to Dam Half Marathon
A celebrated point-to-point half marathon (47th running in 2026) that runs from the Saylorville Dam south through Polk County into downtown Des Moines along the Des Moines River.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Central Iowa's signature half marathon since 1980 with more than 140,000 runners over its history; the EMC DAM to DSM regularly sells out
- Notes
- Popular half marathon
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Dam to Dam Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Dam to Dam Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Dam to Dam Half Marathon held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the Dam to Dam Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Dam to Dam Half Marathon?
- About 3,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Dam to Dam Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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