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Des Moines Marathon & Half
Des Moines Marathon & Half is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Des Moines, Iowa. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- ~300 ft
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- desmoinesmarathon.com
About the Des Moines Marathon & Half
Iowa's premier marathon weekend (the IMT Des Moines Marathon), with all races starting and finishing downtown on a flat, fast, spectator-friendly course built for Boston qualifying and PRs.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- The largest marathon in Iowa; USATF-certified Boston qualifier; ranked among the top marathons in the nation since its 2002 inception
- Notes
- Largest marathon in Iowa
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Des Moines Marathon & Half: common questions
- When is the Des Moines Marathon & Half?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Des Moines Marathon & Half held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the Des Moines Marathon & Half offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Des Moines Marathon & Half?
- About 5,000 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 Des Moines Marathon & Half?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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