Entertainment

"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. I ran the IMT Des Moines Marathon five years ago and I've played on the route every year since. I can tell you -- it's a lot more fun playing along the route than it is running it!" - John Burns

2009 Course Entertainment.

The IMT Des Moines Marathon is looking for individuals and/or groups to volunteer their time and enthusiasm on race day by providing entertainment along the course for athletes.  Musicians and entertainers of all talent levels, sizes and artistic backgrounds are invited to join in the fun and celebration. 

Let us know your area of interest or talent and we'll help you bring it all together.  There are a variety of locations on the race course where we can give you some exposure to the athletes and community while you provide a great source of support for the athletes along the course on race day.

Send your ideas or inquiries to the IMT Des Moines Marathon Entertainment Director or call Lori Williams at 515.360.0832 for more information.  You can also check out the IMT Des Moines Marathon entertainment page on myspace.com.

Thank you to Up Tempo Music , Woody's Smoke Shack and Fong's Pizza for supporting live music on the course!

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2009 Course Entertainment

Course Entertainment.

Be'njam'in - Kim and Ben Patterson - guitar, bass and vocals.

Larry Berenguel - Guitar and vocals.

John Burns - Rock, country, blues/keyboard & vocals - performing at Mile 16 on the marathon course.

Loren Christensen - live acoustic music for all ages. 

Defiant - alternative, punk, and pop-punk type music.

Mary McAdams - Mary can serve up slow and saucy roadhouse blues, earnest Americana roots rockin' or a lullaby ballad with equal authenticity.

Kristin Maahs - Harp player performing at Mile 7 on the marathon course.

Sheltered Reality - Drum line performing at Mile 21/8 on the marathon/half marathon course. 

Summit Cheer Squad

"Sweet Tater" TeRonde - folk, blues, bluegrass, rock and originals.

The Sunset Cowboy - Not just rock...ain't just country.

Tubabu - West African drum ensemble. 

The Tubador - Tuba enchantment after Mile 6 on the marathon course.

Ben Williams and Randy Ramaekers, from the band Truth Be Told, James Biehn, from the band Soapbox Prophets, and Kevin McGinnis, from the band Mid Life Crisis, will be combining their talents on the marathon route.  All of these guys are incredible musicians, so together this will be quite a treat!