18Oct
10K Road Race
Running
- Distance
- 6.2 Miles
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $40.00
IMT Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines,
Iowa,
United States
Event took place
runsignup.com
Date
18 Oct, 2026
Races
6 distances
Entry fee
$25.00 – $250.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
IMT Des Moines Marathon
About the event
The IMT Des Moines Marathon advocates for individuals who actively participate in their health and wellness by engaging, coordinating, and providing community-related running events and initiatives.
The IMT Des Moines Marathon has everything a major marathon has at a fraction of the price! Our new flat and fast course gives runners a great opportunity to finally get the Boston Qualifier or PR. High-end runner SWAG and medals elevate the weekend to the next level. Tons of spectator support throughout the route. These, along with many more features, is what makes the IMT Des Moines Marathon special.
Since its inception in 2002, the IMT Des Moines Marathon has provided a positive image of Des Moines as a place to live, work, and play by offering race distances for athletes of all ages and abilities, including the IMT Des Moines Marathon & half marathon, Bankers Trust marathon relay, 5K and a FREE Kids Run.
The IMT Des Moines Marathon has won several awards including the top marathon in the state, top 20 marathon's in the nation and many more! Come to Des Moines for a family friendly, affordable, and booming city. The new courses, debuting in 2024, are flat, fast, Boston Qualifier's, and spectator friendly.
Races offered
18Oct
Bankers Trust Des Moines Marathon Relay
Running
- Distance
- 26.2 Miles
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $250.00
18Oct
IMT Des Moines Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $65.00
18Oct
IMT Des Moines Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 26.2 Miles
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $95.00
18Oct
Local 5 5k
Running
- Distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Start time
- 08:15
- Entry fee
- $25.00
18Oct
Free Kids Run presented by Des Moines Children's Museum
Running
- Distance
- 1 Miles
- Start time
- 12:00
- Entry fee
- $0.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for October in Des Moines.
Temperature9.8° / 19.7°
Feels like6.5° / 16.4°
Sunshine hours8h 33m
Rainfall2.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind14.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity62.4%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:28
Sunset18:31
About Des Moines
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Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair.
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