Entertainment

The IMT Des Moines Marathon is proud to provide athletes a course lined with incredibly talented musicians and performers to entertain them throughout their race! Last year athletes were entertained more than 30 times throughout the 26.2 mile route, and this year we have over 35 scheduled.

2012 Course Entertainment

It is an honor and pleasure to provide our athletes with local course entertainment as they compete in the IMT Des Moines Marathon & Half Marathon. We want our local athletes, as well as athletes from across the country, to recognize the IMT Des Moines Marathon for great course entertainment.

The IMT Des Moines Marathon has received positive feedback from so many athletes that we believe our course entertainment is just one more way we demonstrate our focus to provide the best in class course support!

“After running a large winter marathon that advertises itself for it's great entertainment, I was very disappointed. The entertainment on the course of the IMT Des Moines Marathon far exceeds most events, " Runner comment on Facebook/Des Moines Marathon Course Entertainment.

This year we are anticipating more than 8,000 athletes and spectators on race day. Talk about a large audience! If you are interested in providing entertainment along the course, we would love to hear from you.

Entertaining athletes on the route is an incredibly rewarding experience, largely due to the gratitude displayed by the athletes. More than half of the musicians that perform on the route are repeat performers, because they have such a great time while providing a great source of support to the athletes.

"Having the performers makes the IMT Des Moines Marathon a world-class event, like the Rock and Roll Marathons in San Diego and Phoenix. Although the runners only see us for 30 seconds or so, it gives us an opportunity to showcase the entertainers of Des Moines to thousands of people from around the country. And being along the route you have an opportunity to see everyone who competes. " - John Burns

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CURRENT NEEDS

The IMT Des Moines Marathon is currently looking for solo or duo performers, primarily acoustic (no power).  Or, if you live on the route and you’re willing to provide power access to a musician, let us know.  Dancers and other types of diverse performers are also welcome. Send inquires to Lori Williams, IMT Des Moines Marathon Entertainment Director, email or call 515.360.0832.

2012 Course Entertainment
Take a look at the course entertainment that has been confirmed so far, and we’re still adding more! Please note that because we are still in progress, the information below is subject to change, and in some cases may be incomplete.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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