Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines
Sun, May 24, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Trestle Trail, 2339 Euclid Ave, 50310
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Gather your loved ones for a local-themed run in Des Moines, featuring distances for all, great swag, and a fun finish line celebration.
- Fun
- Competitive
Fun
CompetitiveGreat for
- Family Friendly
- Kids & Youth
- Walkers Welcome
Family Friendly
Kids & Youth
Walkers WelcomeGreat for: walkers, families
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k in Des Moines offers a welcoming experience for runners of all ages and paces. This annual event is designed with a local theme, making it a perfect outing for the entire family. Participants can look forward to a rewarding race day complete with quality swag, including a designer shirt and custom finisher medal. With distances ranging from a kids' dash to a half marathon, and options for virtual participation, everyone can join the fun and celebrate their finish.
What to expect
- Enjoy a family-friendly event with distances from a kids' dash to a half marathon.
- Receive a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal.
- Benefit from chip-timing, live results, awards, pacers for the half marathon, and free photos.
Standout details
- Designer shirt & custom medal
- Pacers for the half marathon
- Free race photos
- Youth pricing for 5k/10k & Kids' Dash
Perks & features
- Medal
- Swag Included
Medal
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
7 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sun, May 24, 7:00 AM CDT · From $25.98
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 24, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sun, May 24, 7:00 AM CDT · From $34.28
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Feb 17, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 6.2 Miles
Sun, May 24, 7:00 AM CDT · From $34.28
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Feb 17, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
+ 4 more optionsHide
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, May 24, 7:00 AM CDT · From $54.28
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Nov 26, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
Kid's Dash
Sun, May 24, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 24, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
Volunteer Then Run
Sun, May 24, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 24, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
Virtual Run
Sun, May 24, 7:00 AM CDT · From $46.28
Opens Nov 4, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes May 24, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
Vibe Check
Push Potential
Push Potentiallonger distance
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Walkers welcome
From the organizer
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 -
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!
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!
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