IMT Des Moines Marathon

IMT Des Moines Marathon

Race Date

Oct 18, 2026

Location

Des Moines, IA

The Experience

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.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Jacket

Start Location

400 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

USATF Certified Course

IA25006MF · Expires 2035 · IMT Des Moines Half Marathon 2025

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:10:29

9:58/mi

Winning Time

1:05:02

4:58/mi

Finishers (2025)

3,125

States Represented

48 / 50

Gender Split

54% Female46% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:054:30

FASTER 25%

1:55:20

MEDIAN

2:10:29

SLOWER 25%

2:29:55

Average runner age: 37

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

46°

Afternoon (High)

65°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

57%

Humidity

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