2027 Market to Market® Relay Iowa
Des Moines, IA
Sat, May 8, 2027
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Saturday, May 8th, 2027
100 Court Ave, Des Moines IA
50–70°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2026
47–73°F
dry
2025
52–73°F
dry
2024
54–77°F
rain
2023
59–77°F
rain
2022
56–66°F
rain
2021
45–55°F
rain
2020
42–58°F
dry
2019
48–70°F
rain
2018
58–80°F
rain
2017
53–81°F
dry
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About this race
Iowa’s Running Road Trip
Jefferson to Des Moines | 75 miles | 18 exchange points
The Market to Market® Relay Iowa takes teams from the Jefferson to Downtown Des Moines. Over the course of 75ish miles, teams take on running stages, each stage varying in distance from 3 to 5 miles.
Join 6, 7, or 8 of your closest pals, hop in a van, run, rest and repeat.
The race sells out months in advance ever year. Don’t delay. Register now to secure a spot in the running road trip. Space is limited
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