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Des Moines Half Marathon

· starts 07:00
Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Half Marathon is a road race of 13.1 miles (21.1 km) in Des Moines, Iowa. The next edition is on Sunday, October 17, 2027, starting at 07:00. The race gives its climbing as 197 ft (60 m). Registration is open to all. The field is about 2,500 runners.

There are 11 other upcoming races up to a half marathon in Iowa. Des Moines Half Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), near the middle of the 170 races up to a half marathon listed with their climbing.

13.1miDistance
197ftClimbing
2,500runnersField
65°Flow 46°FTypical race day

Questions about Des Moines Half Marathon

When is Des Moines Half Marathon 2027?

Des Moines Half Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, October 17, 2027, starting at 07:00 local time.

Where is Des Moines Half Marathon?

Des Moines Half Marathon is held in Des Moines, Iowa.

How long is Des Moines Half Marathon?

Des Moines Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 km).

How much elevation gain does Des Moines Half Marathon have?

Des Moines Half Marathon has 197 ft (60 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Des Moines Half Marathon?

Des Moines Half Marathon has open registration.

What is the weather usually like at Des Moines Half Marathon?

Around Des Moines Half Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 65°F (18°C) and the low about 46°F (8°C), averaged over recent years.

How hilly is Des Moines Half Marathon?

Des Moines Half Marathon climbs about 15 ft a mile (3 m per km), near the middle of the 170 races up to a half marathon listed with their climbing.

What other races up to a half marathon are there in Iowa?

Other upcoming races up to a half marathon in Iowa include Bear River Backyard Ultra (November 13, 2026), The Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races (November 21, 2026) and Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K (November 26, 2026).

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