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IMT Des Moines Marathon

Name: IMT Des Moines Marathon
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Des Moines, Iowa

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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

5K

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10K

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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Half-Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — Half-Marathon

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Type — Road running

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Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — Marathon

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.0° / 19.7°

wb_sunny 5.1° / 16.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.2 /

water_drop 57.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.0° / 19.7°

wb_sunny 5.1° / 16.0°

air 15.2 km/h

water_drop 57.3%

About 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.