Race Day Partners

Please help the Des Moines Marathon in thanking all of our sponsors by using and promoting their products and services whenever possible.

Cummins Central Power
Cummins Central Power is the authorized distributorship for Cummins parts and service in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, the western half of Missouri, and the northwestern part of Illinois. They operate twelve full service branches and one industrial branch. All of their branches are stocked with genuine Cummins parts, and staffed with highly trained and certified technicians to ensure that you get the highest quality experience possible.

Cummins Central Power understands that you rely on your equipment to get the job done, whether it's a shipment that needs to get there on time, or a generator that needs to start up whenever it's needed.

The IMT Des Moines Marathon relies on Cummins Power for all of it's portable generator needs.

NB Golf Cars
NB Golf Cars is a factory authorized Club Car distributor. NB Golf Cars specialize in golf car rentals for all kinds of events including multi-passenger and utility vehicles. Stop by their showroom where they feature a large selection of new and used golf cars, people movers, and utility vehicles. Don't forget their great service department and stock of parts and accessories.. They even pick up and deliver in the Des Moines area. club car2

NB Golf Cars assist the IMT Des Moines Marathon race committee and Mercy Medical First Aid Stations on race day by providing transportation along key areas of the course.

Communication Data Link
Communication Data Link specializes in commercial cable television contracting. They install underground cables for cable television & CATV and satellite systems. Communication Data Links works with companies to bury cables in the ground that allow us to take services like telephone, internet and cable television for granted.

Communication Data Link provides trucks for the IMT Des Moines Marathon.

Aaron's
Aaron Rents is the nation’s leader in the rental, sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories. Central Iowa Aaron's stores have a large selection of new name brand furniture, electronics, appliances and computers for sale or lease. No credit check, no deposit - everyone is pre approved!

Aaron's provides trucks for the IMT Des Moines Marathon.

Bike Iowa
BIKEIOWA is the number one interactive cycling site in the state of Iowa that keeps bikers informed on rides, news advocacy and other events. The ability to post your own rides, news, classifieds and forum discussions on the Bike Iowa website lends to a very interactive experience amongst the bikers.

Bike Iowa directs the bike support team that keeps you safe on the course!

Central Iowa ARES®
Home of the American Radio Relay League, the Central Iowa Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) returns to provide communication services for the IMT Des Moines Marathon on behalf of the National Association for Amateur Radio.

This volunteer network of radio operators will be stationed at key points along the race course that includes tracking lead runners, aid stations, first aid stations, tracking the tail runners/walkers and keeping the IMT Des Moines Race Committee in touch with one another throughout the day.

Des Moines University
The Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is providing complimentary physical therapy services to facilitate recovery for athletes following the IMT Des Moines Marathon and Half Marathon.

Third year Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy students in conjunction with staff physical therapists from the University will be providing the services to include stretching, soft tissue mobilization and release, ice massage, posture and flexibility screening and stretching and strengthening advice

Look for the Des Moines University signs and tables at the finish line by Nollen Plaza.

YMCA ymca
Founded in 1868, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines has been a constant in the changing horizon of the Des Moines area. Central Iowa has embraced the YMCA because we pride ourselves on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is a dynamic organization led by over 220 outstanding community volunteers serving on our boards and by a dedicated staff of over 1,000 individuals. Our programs build character and assets in kids, strengthen family relationships and promote healthy lifestyles.

The YMCA allows IMT Des Moines Marathon runners a place to store their valuables and take a post race shower!

Personal Best Massage
Massage speeds recovery time by flushing wastes from muscles and stretching to improve mobility. Strokes are designed to flush toxins and stretching is done to aid in recovery and flexibility. Licensed therapists experienced in soft tissue work will tailor their techniques to the runner's needs. Sign in after the race for a 10-minute massage on a "first come-first served" basis.

Free race day massages will be available at the finish line from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sponsored by Personal Best Massage.

YMH-Torrance, Inc.
#1 Yale Forklift Dealer in Iowa. ymh torrance
Since 1938, YMH-Torrance, Inc. has been providing material handling solutions as well as helping customers solve their business objectives. With 5 Locations to serve you from Rock Island, Ill, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque and Mason City, IA.

YMH-Torrance, Inc has expert consultants who average more than 15 years of experience, and have a proven reputation for reducing cost of operation and maximizing productivity. With the largest rental fleet in the state of Iowa, a solution is one phone call away at 800.321.9253
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Work Systems Rehab
Work Systems Rehab provides Sports Physical Therapy services with expertise in treating endurance athletes. Injury Screening, Functional Injury Prevention and Running Video Analysis utilizing Dartfish software are programs offered by Work Systems Rehab to help runners and walkers prevent and treat their injuries.

IMT Des Moines Marathon athletes receive a 15% discount off initial specialty program sessions. Clinics are located in Des Moines, Pella, Oskaloosa and Newton.

Work Systems Rehab offers their downtown Des Moines facility for team staging prior to the start of the 5-Person Marathon Relay Challenge.

GU Energy Labs
Athletes the world over have come to the same conclusion: GU works. Launched in 1991, the world's first energy gel is still the most efficient sports fuel available today. GU's carbohydrate blend delivers high-quality, easily-digested and long-lasting energy for athletes in every sport and at all levels.

The Berkeley-based sports nutrition company started with original GU Energy Gel, a revolutionary and more effective method to keep athletes fueled during exercise. In 2001, GU Brew (formerly Gu2o) was launched as the perfect hydration companion to GU Energy Gel. 2008 saw the introduction of Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Gel, followed by Chomps Energy Chews and GU Recovery Brew in 2009. Every product is formulated to further GU Energy Labs' mission: to help athletes go faster and longer than ever before.

GU Energy gels will be placed at Mile 12 & 20 on the Marathon & Mile 7 on the Half Marathon course.

FuelBelt
FuelBelt is an award winning company based in Barrington RI, and the pioneer of the #1 hydration belt in the world. Fuel Belt products have helped break world records and set personal bests for more than 10 years. In 2009, FuelBelt was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for the third year in a row. Check out their full range of accessories and lifestyle gear.