Iowa · ~75-mile team relay (18 stages of ~3-5+ miles each)
Market to Market Relay Iowa
Market to Market Relay Iowa is a ~75-mile team relay (18 stages of ~3-5+ miles each) event held in Des Moines, Iowa. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- ~75-mile team relay (18 stages of ~3-5+ miles each)
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling; mix of bike trails, paved and gravel roads
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- markettomarketrelay.com
About the Market to Market Relay Iowa
A costumed, van-hopping team relay that runs roughly 75 miles in 18 stages from the Bell Tower of Jefferson to a post-race party in downtown Des Moines.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Iowa's largest team relays; sells out months in advance every year
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Market to Market Relay Iowa: common questions
- When is the Market to Market Relay Iowa?
- 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 Market to Market Relay Iowa held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the Market to Market Relay Iowa offer?
- ~75-mile team relay (18 stages of ~3-5+ miles each).
- How many people run the Market to Market Relay Iowa?
- About 3,000 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 Market to Market Relay Iowa?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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