IMT Des Moines Marathon

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

10K Road Race

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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08:00

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$35.00

Bankers Trust Des Moines Marathon Relay

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$200.00

IMT Des Moines Half Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$55.00

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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$75.00

Local 5 5K

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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$20.00

Free Kids Run presented by Des Moines Children's Museum

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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12:00

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$0.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

9.8° / 19.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.5° / 16.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 33m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

62.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:28

nightlight Sunset

18:31

About Des Moines

Learn more about the host city, 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.