When are most half marathons held in Des Moines?
November is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Des Moines, with 2 of the 11, followed by March with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Iowa · Half Marathon
2026-2027 Half Marathons in Des Moines, Iowa
Every upcoming Half Marathon around Des Moines, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
11 upcoming half marathons found · 5 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Des Moines races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026IMT Des Moines Marathon Des Moines, IAFrom $130Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46) Des Moines, IAFrom $65Register Sun, Nov 22, 2026Turkey Trails- Des Moines Des Moines, IAFrom $68Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50) Des Moines, IAFrom $65Register Sat, Mar 13, 2027Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk Des Moines, IAFrom $70Details Sun, Mar 14, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines Des Moines, IAFrom $56Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Drake Road Races Des Moines, IARegistration closedFrom $60Details Sat, May 1, 2027Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Des Moines, IAFrom $75Details Sun, May 30, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines Des Moines, IAFrom $50Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines Des Moines, IAFrom $50Details Sun, Sep 5, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Des Moines Des Moines, IAFrom $50Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 15, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in Des Moines
Are Des Moines half marathons beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 Half Marathon races in Des Moines with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:06:41, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a Half Marathon in Des Moines?
Browse Des Moines run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.