Name: DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines
Start: 2027-04-25
End: 2027-04-25
Location: Des Moines

About the Event

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!
Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious donut waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15
Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Races Offered

1 Mile

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — 1.6K

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$22.00

10K

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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$30.00

5K

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

Half Marathon

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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$50.00

Kids Dash

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — 0.1K

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$17.00

Running Buddy Half Marathon

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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$0.00

Virtual Race

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — Virtual Race

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$42.00

Volunteer then Run

Apr 25, 2027

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Distance — Volunteer then Run

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$17.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Des Moines.

thermostat Temperature

6.1° / 17.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

1.3° / 12.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 18m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

16.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

60.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:33

nightlight Sunset

19:55

About Des Moines

Learn more about the host city, Des Moines.

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.