United States · Road marathon · 42.195 km

IMT Des Moines Marathon

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Des Moines Marathon combines roads and surfaced park paths in Iowa’s capital, with recent courses visiting Drake Stadium and Water Works Park. The organiser describes the route as flat, but returning runners have a practical reason to study the current map: the start and finish move to Raccoon Street for 2026. Entry is available online, with expo registration dependent on remaining places. Race-morning bib collection is a paid option that must be arranged in advance.

Official race website How to enter Past races & results

AthRecs race guide · Updated 14 Oct 2026

Upcoming dates

18 Oct 2026

Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.

At a glance

City / location: Des Moines
State / district: Iowa
Distance: 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
Surface: Road and surfaced park paths, with a stadium section on the recent course
Course profile: Described by the organiser as a flat course; consult the current map for the complete profile.
Approximate field: About 1,900Finishers · 2025
Rounded from the Runablaze Iowa race-history compilation's 1,887 full-marathon finishers. Its half-marathon count is separate.

How to enter IMT Des Moines Marathon

These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.

Online entry

Select the individual marathon through the organiser's RunSignup registration page.

Official entry information

Expo registration

Walk-up registration is available at the race expo only for distances with bibs still available.

Official entry information

Route and course

City streets and park sections in Des Moines. The recent course includes Drake Stadium and Water Works Park; consult the current route for the 2026 Raccoon Street start and finish.

Current organiser course maps 2025 athlete guide and course landmarks

Race-day planning

Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.

2026 start: 8:00am local time on Sunday 18 October. 2026 start information
Start and finish: 212 Raccoon Street, Des Moines; new for 2026. Start and finish information
Packet collection: Expo pickup on 16–17 October at MidAmerican Energy Two Rivers Park. A paid race-morning pickup option must be arranged in advance. Packet collection information

Past races and results

Official results archive

Open the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.

2025 IMT Des Moines Marathon

Full 2025 results

19 Oct 2025

Runablaze Iowa's race-history report records a new marathon finisher high of 1,887 in 2025, with Benard Rotich and Katie Long winning the men's and women's races. The complete event results are linked separately through the official timer.

Men

Runablaze Iowa records Benard Rotich as the men's winner in 2:20:54.

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Women

Runablaze Iowa records Katie Long as the women's winner.

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Race news, photos and video

Common questions

When is IMT Des Moines Marathon?

Confirmed upcoming dates: 18 Oct 2026. Dates are local to the race.

How do I enter IMT Des Moines Marathon?

Online entry: Select the individual marathon through the organiser's RunSignup registration page. Expo registration: Walk-up registration is available at the race expo only for distances with bibs still available.

Where is IMT Des Moines Marathon and how far is it?

IMT Des Moines Marathon takes place in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and surfaced park paths, with a stadium section on the recent course

What is the IMT Des Moines Marathon course like?

City streets and park sections in Des Moines. The recent course includes Drake Stadium and Water Works Park; consult the current route for the 2026 Raccoon Street start and finish. Described by the organiser as a flat course; consult the current map for the complete profile.

How big is the field at IMT Des Moines Marathon?

The approximate field is About 1,900, based on Finishers for 2025. Rounded from the Runablaze Iowa race-history compilation's 1,887 full-marathon finishers. Its half-marathon count is separate. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.

Where can I find past IMT Des Moines Marathon results?

The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.

Sources and race information

AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: 26 Sept 2026. Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.

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