Hotels & Activities
The IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend is more than a start line and a finish line. Be sure to take advantage of all the exciting things happening in Greater Des Moines throughout race weekend. Explore Des Moines and all the miles of awesome that our city entails.
Staying In Des Moines (Book Your Stay)
Activities Along the Course
Eating and drinking options right near the start and finish in the COURT AVENUE DISTRICT.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET is one block from our BodyArmor Health and Fitness Expo and is ranked the #2 farmer’s market in the US.
SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA featuring kids’ learning and activities and walking distance from our expo and finish line.
IOWA STATE CAPITOL offers public tours and views of the gold dome.
STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM offers public and self-guided tours.
Local shopping and dinning options in the EAST VILLAGE.
WESTERN GATEWAY PARK features the Pappajohn sculpture park.
DES MOINES ART CENTER is one of the finest art museums in the United States. Bonus, it’s free!
Catch Des Moines
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