Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K  - Des Moines runsignup.com
Date 11 Jul, 2027
Races 8 distances
Entry fee $17.00 – $50.00
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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

About the event

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

  • Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
  • Chip-timing with live results and awards
  • Free photos
  • FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
  • Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!


Grab your friends and family—you won’t 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 is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/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!
Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)

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

Races offered

11Jul

1 Mile

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$22.00
11Jul

10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$30.00
11Jul

5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$30.00
11Jul

Half-Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$50.00
11Jul

Kids Dash

Running

Distance
0.1K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$17.00
11Jul

Running Buddy Half Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$0.00
11Jul

Virtual Race

Running

Distance
Virtual Race
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$42.00
11Jul

Volunteer Then Run

Running

Distance
Volunteer Then Run
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$17.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for July in Des Moines.

Temperature19.5° / 28.9°
Feels like20.3° / 30.3°
Sunshine hours12h 22m
Rainfall4.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity75.0%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise05:54
Sunset20:44

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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