Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines
- Date Sun 24th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM 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 an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Hometown Half Marathon & 5K/10K in Des Moines, Polk, on Sunday, May 24, 2026! This annual, run local-themed event is perfect for the whole family, featuring race distances that cater to all levels of runners. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K, with a special untimed Kid's Dash for our younger athletes aged 10 and under.
Join us for an exciting race day filled with great camaraderie, fantastic swag including designer shirts and custom medals, and delicious treats waiting at the finish line. The event also offers chip-timing with live results, pacers for the half marathon, and free photos to capture your moments. Plus, for those who can't make it in person, a virtual race option allows you to participate from anywhere at any time while still earning the fun swag! Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event—gather your friends and family and be part of the excitement!
Join us for an exciting race day filled with great camaraderie, fantastic swag including designer shirts and custom medals, and delicious treats waiting at the finish line. The event also offers chip-timing with live results, pacers for the half marathon, and free photos to capture your moments. Plus, for those who can't make it in person, a virtual race option allows you to participate from anywhere at any time while still earning the fun swag! Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event—gather your friends and family and be part of the excitement!
Organiser's Description
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 -
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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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PACERS FOR THE HALF MARATHON
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FREE PHOTOS
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DELICIOUS TREATS 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 $17!
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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!
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!
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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!
Races
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Kid's Dash
Incl. $3.83 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th May 2026 (7:00AM 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 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 24th May 2026 (7:00AM 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 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! -
5k
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th May 2026 (7:00AM 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 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 24th May 2026 (7:00AM 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 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 24th May 2026 (7:00AM 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 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! -
Volunteer Then Run
Incl. $3.83 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th May 2026 (7:00AM 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 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 Run
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!
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