Races Marathon · Des Moines, USA
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines Marathon is a rolling marathon in Des Moines, USA, held each October. Gently rolling Midwest streets and river trails. Mid-October is 3-13C. With Des Moines Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-October is 3-13C.
Racing this course well
Gently rolling Midwest streets and river trails.
With Des Moines Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
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- When is the Des Moines Marathon?
- It is held each October in Des Moines, USA. Check the official Des Moines Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Des Moines Marathon course flat?
- Gently rolling Midwest streets and river trails.
- How should I train for the Des Moines Marathon?
- Train specifically for Des Moines — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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