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

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Date 30 May, 2027
Races 8 distances
Entry fee $17.00 – $50.00
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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines

About the event

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-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
  • Pacers for the half marathon
  • Free photos
  • Delicious Treats 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 $17!
  • 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

30May

1 Mile

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$22.00
30May

10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$30.00
30May

5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$30.00
30May

Half Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$50.00
30May

Kid's Dash

Running

Distance
1K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$17.00
30May

Running Buddy Half Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$0.00
30May

Virtual Run

Running

Distance
Virtual Run
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$42.00
30May

Volunteer Then Run

Running

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

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Des Moines.

Temperature11.8° / 23.3°
Feels like9.3° / 20.9°
Sunshine hours11h 20m
Rainfall3.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity62.7%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise05:54
Sunset20:27

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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