DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Des Moines
- Date Sun 12th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $20.83 - $46.28
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a delightful day of running and fun at the DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the vibrant city of Des Moines, Polk! This unique donut-themed race offers something for everyone, making it the perfect family-friendly event. Whether you choose to tackle the half marathon, 10K, or 5K, each participant will receive a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal to commemorate your achievement.
But that's not all! As you cross the finish line, you'll be rewarded with delicious donuts waiting just for you. With chip-timing for accurate results, free race photos, and awards for top finishers, this event promises plenty of excitement and motivation. For families with younger runners, the Kid's Dash provides a fun, untimed experience for kids ages 10 and under, complete with their own mini bib and medal. Plus, if you can't make it to Des Moines, a virtual race option allows you to join in on the fun from anywhere! Don't miss out on this exhilarating event—grab your friends and family and join us for a day full of fitness, fun, and tasty treats!
But that's not all! As you cross the finish line, you'll be rewarded with delicious donuts waiting just for you. With chip-timing for accurate results, free race photos, and awards for top finishers, this event promises plenty of excitement and motivation. For families with younger runners, the Kid's Dash provides a fun, untimed experience for kids ages 10 and under, complete with their own mini bib and medal. Plus, if you can't make it to Des Moines, a virtual race option allows you to join in on the fun from anywhere! Don't miss out on this exhilarating event—grab your friends and family and join us for a day full of fitness, fun, and tasty treats!
Organiser's Description
QUESTION: IS IT SUPPOSED TO BE DO NOT STOP, OR DONUT STOP? ANSWER: YES!
LIKE RUNNING OR WALKING? LOVE DONUTS? THIS RACE IS FOR YOU! JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL DONOT STOP HALF MARATHON, 5K/10K! A DONUT-THEMED EVENT THAT IS PERFECT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
THE FUN INCLUDES -
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GREAT SWAG - DESIGNER SHIRT & CUSTOM MEDAL
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CHIP-TIMING WITH LIVE RESULTS AND AWARDS
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FREE PHOTOS
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DELICIOUS DONUT WAITING AT THE FINISH LINE
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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 $15
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HALF - MARATHON REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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10K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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1 MILE REGISTRATION IS UNTIMED AND INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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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!
LIKE RUNNING OR WALKING? LOVE DONUTS? THIS RACE IS FOR YOU! JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL DONOT STOP HALF MARATHON, 5K/10K! A DONUT-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
*
FREE PHOTOS
*
DELICIOUS DONUT 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 $15
*
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
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5k
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$34.28
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut 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! -
10k
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$34.28
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut 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! -
Virtual Race
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
$46.28
Virtual Event participants are welcome to run any day, anytime, at the location of their choice! Your registration includes a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and shipping for your packet. Your packet will be mailed to you and will ship out the Wednesday after the race. You can upload your times starting the day of the event on the results page. You can also upload any photos in the "participant upload" album on the photos page! -
Volunteer Then Run
Incl. $3.83 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$20.83
Join us for a dynamic volunteering and racing experience! Arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup to lend a hand, ensuring a smooth start to the event. Afterward, hit the pavement and run any distance of your choice. *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut 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! -
Kids Dash
Incl. $3.83 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$20.83
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! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut 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! -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$25.98
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! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut 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! -
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$46.28
Half - Marathon registration 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! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut 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!
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