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IMT Des Moines Marathon
IMT Des Moines Marathon is a marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile event held in Des Moines, Iowa. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- 682 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- desmoinesmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $155 (from desmoinesmarathon.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 682 ft gain, 682 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 44°F at the start, 76% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
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IMT Des Moines Marathon: common questions
- When is the IMT Des Moines Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the IMT Des Moines Marathon held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the IMT Des Moines Marathon offer?
- Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the IMT Des Moines Marathon?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the IMT Des Moines Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the IMT Des Moines Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $155 (from desmoinesmarathon.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the IMT Des Moines Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the IMT Des Moines Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 682 ft gain, 682 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the IMT Des Moines Marathon?
- about 44°F at the start, 76% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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