The IMT Des Moines Marathon

IMT DES MOINES MARATHON

Dates

OCTOBER 14 to 16, 2022

Closing Line

GET MOVING IOWA

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"Fantastic race, beginning to end.
I will absolutely be back to run this race
again and again!"
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"The hospitality, scenic course
and race amenities make this a
world-class race for sure!"
MyTeam Triumph
"Amazing event!
The course displays a lot of Des Moines
and is lined with spectators throughout."
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"I can think of only a handful of times when I've posted five stars across the board.
In this case, I would have considered six."
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"It should be on every marathoner’s to-do list,” Jeff Galloway, U.S. Olympian
and America's Running Coach.
I-35 Challenge
"I'd recommend this race
to any and to all.
The I-35 Challenge makes Iowa
a great option for 50 State clubs."
Ricarrdo
"An overall great race!
Thanks to all of the volunteers who were cheering.
That support was amazing!"
kids-run
"The IMT Des Moines Marathon knows how to celebrate the sport of running ...
for all ages!"
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IN THE NEWS

Number 20. In the Books!

Number 20. In the Books!

by Shelia Maddock | Dec 2, 2021

Sunday, 18th October 2020:  I awake to run my ‘virtual’ IMT Des Moines Half Marathon… and it is snowing!  Although it was tempting to go back to sleep, I resisted the urge and completed a wintry 13.1 mile run.  And in a way, the weather seemed appropriate for a...

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It’s More Than a Medal

It’s More Than a Medal

by Stefanie Harper | Oct 24, 2021

I know there has been controversy the last few years about giving a participation trophy to every young member of a sports team. I can understand both sides of the discussion, but the medals hanging on my wall are not “participation trophies.” They are much more than...

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Approaching the Finish Line

Approaching the Finish Line

by Shelia Maddock | Oct 24, 2021

Now that the final week before the IMT DMM Weekend has arrived, the finish line is in sight: both the finish line of our chosen race and also the finish line of our training cycle!  Now is the time to look back and reflect upon those weeks of hard work and...

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CONTACT US

For more information about the Des Moines Marathon, including sponsorship opportunities, don't hesitate to contact Chris Burch at 515-288-2692 or via email at info@desmoinesmarathon.com.