Name: Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines
Start: 2027-05-30
End: 2027-05-30
Location: 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

1 Mile

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 1.6K

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07:00

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$22.00

10K

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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$30.00

5K

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

Half Marathon

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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$50.00

Kid's Dash

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 1K

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$17.00

Running Buddy Half Marathon

May 30, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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$0.00

Virtual Run

May 30, 2027

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Distance — Virtual Run

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$42.00

Volunteer Then Run

May 30, 2027

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Distance — Volunteer Then Run

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$17.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

11.8° / 23.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.3° / 20.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 20m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

62.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:54

nightlight Sunset

20:27

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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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!

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

Races Offered

1 Mile

10K

5K

Half Marathon

Kid's Dash

Running Buddy Half Marathon

Virtual Run

Volunteer Then Run

Weather History

About Des Moines

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Things to Do Nearby

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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 -

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!