Iowa
Running in Des Moines, Iowa
RaceRove lists 34 upcoming races in Des Moines.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 34
- Active listings
- 59
Des Moines races by distance
Upcoming races in Des Moines
All 34 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5kCarlisle, IA5K10KHalf Marathon ~5,097 runners
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Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5KDes Moines, IAMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~1,000 runners
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Grand Blue MileDes Moines, IA1 Mile (recreationalcompetitiveand USATF elite divisions) ~3,700 runners
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Market to Market Relay IowaDes Moines, IA~75-mile team relay (18 stages of ~3-5+ miles each) ~3,000 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des MoinesDes Moines, IAHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
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Hy-Vee Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5KDes Moines, IAHalf Marathon10K5KKids One Mile Fun Run ~2,500 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Des Moines
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10k, & Greubel Memorial 5kCarlisle, IA5K10KHalf Marathon ~5,097 runners
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Des Moines Marathon & HalfDes Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5K ~5,000 runners
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IMT Des Moines MarathonDes Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathon10K5K1 Mile ~5,000 runners
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Grand Blue MileDes Moines, IA1 Mile (recreationalcompetitiveand USATF elite divisions) ~3,700 runners
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Des Moines Marathon & HalfDes Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5K ~5,000 runners
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IMT Des Moines MarathonDes Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathon10K5K1 Mile ~5,000 runners
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Capital Pursuit 10-MileDes Moines, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced10 Mile4 Mile ~1,000 runners
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Booneville Backroads UltraBooneville, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced100 Miler100K50K10K
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DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun RunAnkeny, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)Des Moines, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Iowa Trail Run Series: Jester ParkGranger, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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LATR Backyard UltraIndianola, IA Usually held in September · next date not announcedLATR Backyard Ultra
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Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun RunJohnston, IA Usually held in October · next date not announced100m0.62 Miles5K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)Des Moines, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5KDes Moines, IA Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)Des Moines, IA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K
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Single Speed Beer Mile- Des MoinesDes Moines, IA Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Mile
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ankeny, IAAnkeny, IA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Washburn Classic MS Statewide Cross Country MeetAnkeny, IA Usually held in October · next date not announcedClass 1AClass 2AClass 3AClass 4A
Run clubs in Des Moines
- No clubs listed yet
- RaceRove hasn't verified a local running club in Des Moines yet — only real, checked clubs are ever listed.
Guides for Des Moines
- Spectator Guide Hy-Vee Greater Des Moines Half Marathon Spectator Guide Large half marathon in Des Moines. Base at the start/finish area.
- Spectator Guide Market to Market Relay Iowa Spectator Guide Large relay in Des Moines. Base at the start/finish area.
- Spectator Guide Dam to Dam Half Marathon Spectator Guide Large half marathon in Des Moines. Base at the start/finish area.
- Spectator Guide Drake Road Races Spectator Guide Large race in Des Moines. Base at the start/finish area.
- Spectator Guide Grand Blue Mile Spectator Guide Large race in Des Moines. Base at the start/finish area.
- Spectator Guide Des Moines Marathon and Half Spectator Guide Large marathon in Des Moines. Base at the start/finish area.
- Spectator Guide IMT Des Moines Marathon Spectator Guide Large marathon in Des Moines. Base at the start/finish area.
- Spectator Guide Des Moines Turkey Trot Spectator Guide Large turkey trot in Des Moines. Base at the start/finish area.
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Running in Des Moines, Iowa: common questions
- How many races are there in Des Moines, Iowa?
- RaceRove currently lists 34 upcoming races in Des Moines with a confirmed date.
- What is the biggest race in Des Moines?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Des Moines is the The Des Moines Turkey Trot, with about 15,000 runners across all of its distances.
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