400 Court Ave, Des Moines IA
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Event Overview
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.
Course and Experience
- Course: Our new flat and fast course gives runners a great opportunity to finally get the Boston Qualifier or PR.
- SWAG: High-end runner SWAG and medals elevate the weekend to the next level.
- Support: Tons of spectator support throughout the route.
- Features: These, along with many more features, is what makes the IMT Des Moines Marathon special.
History and Participation
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.
Awards and Recognition
- Top Honors: The IMT Des Moines Marathon has won several awards including the top marathon in the state.
- National Ranking: Recognized as one of the top 20 marathons in the nation.
- Family-Friendly: Come to Des Moines for a family friendly, affordable, and booming city.
- New Courses: The new courses, debuting in 2024, are flat, fast, Boston Qualifiers, and spectator friendly.
Race Details
Date: 2025-10-19
Location: 400 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
More Information: Visit the Race Page
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