Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
About this race
On Sunday September 27, 2026, the city of Des Moines will host the Midwest Greater DSM Half Marathon Series (formerly the HyVee Half Marathon) again with a co-ed format. Each event will offer a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and our popular Kids One Mile Fun Run for our youngest competitors. Starting and finishing just steps from the Polk County Courthouse on Court Avenue in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa!
Returning for 2026: Each Half Marathon, 10K, 5K event produced by Premier Event Management will again offer an exciting youth event in each market. The Kids One Mile Fun Run will start and finish from our main finish line structure making the Kids event something extra special on race morning. Children from ages 5 to 15 are encouraged to join mom and/or dad on race morning to begin a lifelong lifestyle change at Kids One Mile Fun Run!
Join fellow runners on September 27, 2026 for the Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Des Moines.
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Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kid's One Mile Fun Run
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual 10K
Virtual 5K
Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Des Moines.
About Des Moines
Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K takes place in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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