In 205 days · Sat, May 1, 2027
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Saturday, May 1st, 2027
2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines IA
Half · 10K · 5K
47–66°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
40–56°F
dry
2025
53–68°F
rain
2024
49–67°F
rain
2023
42–59°F
dry
2022
45–58°F
dry
2021
60–83°F
dry
2020
46–76°F
dry
2019
45–58°F
dry
2018
62–73°F
rain
2017
42–46°F
rain
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About this race
The Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon (DSMWHM to our friends) isn’t your average running event. It’s like the hype session + living room dance party before a night out with friends but stretched over some of the most beautiful, and flat, miles in the midwest.
This year’s event will again feature a Saturday evening 5K, followed by a Sunday morning Half Marathon & 10K.
Join us as we crush some miles, toast some wine, and party like it’s 1999.
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