IMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $22.20 - $213.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
What makes the IMT Des Moines Marathon truly special is its commitment to promoting health and wellness through community engagement and running initiatives. With a new flat and fast course, this marathon offers a fantastic opportunity for participants to achieve Boston Qualifier times or personal records. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with enthusiastic spectators cheering you on, high-quality runner swag, and stunning medals that add a special touch to your race experience. Since its inception in 2002, this award-winning marathon has put Des Moines on the map as a fantastic place to live, work, and play. Join us for a memorable race weekend filled with fun, family, and fitness in this booming city!
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. $5.50 Fee & Jacket
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$80.50
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IMT Des Moines Half Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Jacket
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$59.30
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Bankers Trust Des Moines Marathon Relay
Incl. $13.00 Fee & Jacket
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$213.00
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10K Road Race
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
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Local 5 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
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Free Kids Run Presented by Des Moines Children's Museum
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 18th October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
$27.50
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IMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird