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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
1301 Prospect Park, Des Moines IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half
58–75°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
61–81°F
dry
2024
55–77°F
dry
2023
55–72°F
dry
2022
49–67°F
dry
2021
68–87°F
dry
2020
58–73°F
rain
2019
63–75°F
rain
2018
52–70°F
dry
2017
55–69°F
dry
2016
52–70°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 27
Cloudy · 45–67°F
Sunday, Sep 27starts near 45°F · 19% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Race Overview
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
Event Highlights
- Great Swag: designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-Timing: with live results and awards
- Pacers: for the half marathon
- Free Photos: capture your memories
- Delicious Treats: waiting at the finish line
- Plenty of Fun: for everyone!
Pricing Information
Youth-based pricing: for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Registration Details
- Half Marathon: Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- 10k: Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- 5k: Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- 1 Mile: Registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
- Kid's Dash: A fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
Important Registration Deadline
Register: by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Event Details
Date: 2026-09-27
Location: 1301 Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA
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