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IMT Des Moines Marathon

Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Des Moines, IA
400 Court Ave, 50309
Type
RUN
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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sun, Oct 18, 8:15 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Oct 26, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

  • 6.2 Miles

    Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $43.40

    Opens Oct 26, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $69.90

    Opens Oct 26, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

+ 2 more options
  • 26.2 Miles

    Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $101.70

    Opens Oct 26, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

  • 26.2 Miles

    Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $263.50

    Opens Oct 26, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

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From the organizer

The IMT Des Moines Marathon advocates for individuals who actively participate in their health and wellness by engaging, coordinating, and providing community-related running events and initiatives.

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.

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