IMT Des Moines Marathon
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price Free - $526.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile, 10km
Event summary
Join the vibrant community support along the route and enjoy high-end runner swag and medals that elevate your race experience. Since its inception in 2002, the IMT Des Moines Marathon has earned accolades as one of the top marathons in the state and ranked among the top 20 in the nation. Discover why Des Moines is a fantastic place to live, work, and play while participating in this family-friendly and affordable event. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this inspiring celebration of health and wellness!
Organiser's Description
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
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IMT Des Moines Marathon
Incl. $9.70 Fee & Jacket
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$154.70
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IMT Des Moines Half Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Jacket
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$107.00
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Marathon Relay
Incl. $26.00 Fee & Jacket
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$526.00
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Healthiest State Initiative 5k Presented by HealthPartners
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
$43.40
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Free Kids Run Presented by Des Moines Children's Museum
Sun 18th October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
Free
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Bankers Trust 10K
Incl. $4.36 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$60.36
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200 SE 2nd St., Des Moines, 50309, IA, United States
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