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IMT Des Moines Marathon Des Moines IA

5K, 5mi, Half, Marathon, Kids Run

10/17/21   8:00 am   Sunday
Des Moines, IA     Type: Road


Since its inception in 2002, the 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, MercyOne 5-Mile Run, 1-Mile Walk & Kids Run, and Principal 5K Road Race. Join us October 16 & 17, 2021, as we celebrate Twenty Years Running.



Website: IMT Des Moines Marathon


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10 We have incredible volunteers.
• “They stepped forward to make this a good experience for everyone, including those of us at the back of the pack.”
• “The course support was fantastic—better than any race I have been at this year.”
• “The great volunteers made this a very special day for me, and I cannot thank you enough.”

9 The whole city will welcome you.
• “It has developed into a real community event, and each year seems to draw more spectators.”
• “It was such a great day, and the people in Des Moines always seem to enjoy the event. Very friendly, fun, and encouraging.”
• “I had a great time. It really is the people, and the way they make me feel like part of the family, that keep me coming back.”

8 We’ll give you a great start …
• “The communications leading up to race day were fabulous.”
• “I loved the Web site and the Expo.”
• “Everyone at the Expo was so kind and so excited. And I came home with some cool gear.”

7 … and a great finish.
• “The announcing was excellent. The runners in my group enjoyed hearing their names called out.”
• “The finish line was well-stocked. You didn’t skimp.”
• “The after-race party on Court Avenue is an exceptional atmosphere.”

6 We give out good stuff.
• “You really stepped up the medals and shirts. No other marathon I have done has put that much thought into them.”
• “The packet goodies are second to none.”
• “The finisher medals were awesome. The shirts were cool-looking. Everything was right ‘uptown.’”

5 We’re walker friendly.
• “I can’t tell you how much I appreciated having water stops well-stocked even when I was on the half-marathon course for 4 hours.”
• “We were so impressed with the encouragement the walkers were getting.”
• “This is something for everyone from serious competitors to casual walkers to enjoy.”

4 We’re first-timer friendly.
• “It was my first marathon. I couldn’t have asked for anything better.”
• “It is truly an all-inclusive race, offering a great experience to all the participants, from the novice to the elite.”
• “As a first-timer, I was blown away by the organization in the months leading up to the race as well as the coordination and preparation the day of. Thanks for making the experience great.”

3 You’ll love our course.
• “The course is just beautiful, and the entertainment was fun.”
• “The water stops were perfectly organized.”
• “The course was beautiful, and the entertainment was outstanding. I would like to have heard them longer, but we had to keep going.”

2 We rank with the best.
• “We’ve run bunches of half/marathons, and this event was exceptional. I’ll be encouraging my running friends to head to Des Moines next fall.”
• “I have run 11 marathons, mostly ‘majors’ like Chicago, Boston, Berlin. I wanted to compliment you on putting on an event that would stack up against any of these.”
• “I’ve participated in lots of distance events, and this one has to be one of the best.”

1 And we keep getting better.
• “I’ve always particularly enjoyed this race, and it’s been fun to see it grow and flourish.”
• “2018 was the best yet!”
• “I was very impressed and would highly recommend this race to anyone!”

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IMT Des Moines Marathon

Location: Court Avenue District
300 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA 50309
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