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IMT Des Moines Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Des Moines (Iowa, United States)

LocationDes Moines, Iowa, United StatesShow on map(41.5868° N, 93.6250° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

IMT Des Moines Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Des Moines, Iowa, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Relay, Point-to-Point.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon Relais (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (desmoinesmarathon.com).

Official website
IMT Des Moines Marathon in Des Moines (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunRelayPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m224 m - 348 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Marathon RelaisRoad Running42.2 km+190 m227 m - 351 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m230 m - 292 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
10KRoad Running10 km+45 m233 m - 262 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
5 KRoad Running5 km+22 m236 m - 250 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-162 m D-
Altitude range
224 m - 348 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 1.5 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS41.5868° N, 93.6250° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 348 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -162 m D-)

Peak: 348 m·at 15.3 km·Ø 0.8 %
224 m265 m307 m348 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km348 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does IMT Des Moines Marathon take place?

IMT Des Moines Marathon takes place in Des Moines, Iowa, US (start area at coordinates 41.5868° N, 93.625° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at IMT Des Moines Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon Relais (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for IMT Des Moines Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -162 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 348 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for IMT Des Moines Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (desmoinesmarathon.com).