# Running events in Des Moines, Today and Upcoming Running events in Des Moines - **Subtitle**: All Running events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Running events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Des Moines, IA - **Description**: REGISTER NOW! We can't wait to see you, as we return to Principal Park (Iowa Cubs) for Walk to End Alzheimer's! Last year in Des Moines, we had more than 1,600 in attendance across 230 Teams, and raised $333,000. Registration is required for all Particip - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 72 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-walk-to-end-alzheimers-des-moines-ia/200029725116347 - **Venue**: Principal Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83N2M4MjBlYmIzNzE2NGFiNDg2MzhhOTE4MGYyMTk2ZjU4ZGFlZmQzYWJlOTIxNDlkOTRjODZhZWMwODgyODkwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzk4YzhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTk2MDkyOA.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, dog - **Event Name**: IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running! - **Description**: Get ready for Iowa’s biggest running celebration! The 2026 IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend brings thousands of runners and spectators together for an unforgettable weekend of racing, community, and fun in the heart of downtown Des Moines. And this year w - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 294 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/imt-des-moines-marathon-weekend-celebrating-the-25-years-of-running/200030000066310 - **Venue**: Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85NmY2ODBkMzhiYWI2NTBiYTlkMjIwNTM4ZmJmMzExYzkxNDk4YTNlNzBhZmQzMWZlNmFhYTI3MjQ2MjU3ZTNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUzMy1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjAyNDc1MQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, marathons, business, workshops, exhibitions, kids - **Event Name**: Capital Pursuit 10 Mile & 4 Mile 2026 - **Description**: Capital Pursuit is Capital Strider's premier 10-mile race that takes participants through the best parts of the City of Des Moines. 2026 marks the event's 44th year of racing, make sure not to miss one of Des Moines' longest-running traditions! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 71 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/capital-pursuit-10-mile-and-4-mile-2026/200030203142600 - **Venue**: Athene North Shore Recreation Area - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wNGRhMDVjYWU2ODc0NTEwNzIyOTI1YWRkZDcxZjczZmQzOWRkNjU3YzhjNDBjNDNjZjM3N2QxMGEzM2NhNjcxLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2Mzc4NzMw.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: 59th Annual Drake Road Races - **Description**: 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon Finish on the Iconic Blue Oval! The official start of Drake Relays Week!💙 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 127 - **Date**: Sat Apr 17 2027 at 07:30 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/59th-annual-drake-road-races/200029974890042 - **Venue**: 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xNGViOTNmOTBhNDI5OTc0MTU4Y2FhZmQyYjIzZTA0NDA0MTRiOTA4YmVmNGY2ZGM3MzJiNjkzMTU2MTZlNzI2LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZmVmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg1MTY4NzA1.avif - **Categories**: sports, marathons - **Event Name**: 2026 Run to Exile - **Description**: Run to Exile: The Comeback Tour 🍻🏃‍♂️ They said it was gone… exiled… a legend of the past. Yeah, not a chance. Run to Exile is BACK—and it’s louder, faster, and way more fun than you remember. Whether you’re chasing a PR, chasing your friends, or just - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 119 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-run-to-exile/200030095752604 - **Venue**: 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83ZTU3ZmQ5ODZkZjQyOTliOWYyYzFmMjM1ZDQzNzRmODBhZjVjOTlmMjdhN2YwODM4MzIzNjM1OGI5MzUxYzM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTkxODk0Mw.avif - **Categories**: sports, contests, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon - **Description**: Use #StPaddysRun when sharing your photos from the event! Instagram: @iowaruns This is a public page for our participants. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event' - **Date**: Sat Mar 13 2027 at 07:30 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-st-paddys-half-marathon-5k-and-marathon/200030510777309 - **Venue**: Iowa State Capitol Building West Terrace - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hMDBjNTFiMzVkMTBhNDFlNmFhMjllNTFhMTliYTI5N2E3MTc1MWVlMWZjNmM3ZDgzMzUzMTAzOTJjNTNhNTU3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU0MS1kYzE4MjgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTkxMjE4OQ.avif - **Categories**: Sports - **Event Name**: 3k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series - **Description**: Join us for a fun run event at Confluence Brewing. Run, walk, or jog a 3k course, then celebrate at the finish line!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ef4d2d40-92e3-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1200-h526 - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/3k-beer-run-x-confluence-brewing-2026-ia-brewery-running-series/100001981069041833 - **Venue**: Confluence Brewing Company - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kOWE2ZWI3NzllMjAxM2NmMTZkYmIxZmIyYThmZWRkZTI2OWEwZjA5YmY4N2UwNTBlYjE4NzNhOTczOTVkODk2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzVjN2FiNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQwODE5Mzk.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 118 - **Categories**: workshops, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines - **Description**: Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 8:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediat - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/golden-harvest-half-marathon-and-5k-10k-des-moines/200030453480027 - **Venue**: Trestle Trail 2339 Euclid Ave Des Moines, IA 50310 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lMGU5MTM1MjdjMDk3MDQyZTkzYWEyYzVjMGRkNTMzZGIxOGRkZjRiOWQ3NGQ1MDIzOWU1OWE0N2E5MjhjMjBmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTkwNzY2Mw.avif - **Categories**: sports, marathons, art, kids, contests - **Event Name**: SCHEELS Outdoor Adventure Series featuring Tour de Lights - **Description**: "Experience the magic of Tinseltown at Water Works Park with the SCHEELS Outdoor Adventure Series featuring Tour de Lights. A one-of-a-kind holiday extravaganza that promises an evening of fun with interactive light displays in Water Works Park. It's th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/scheels-outdoor-adventure-series-featuring-tour-de-lights/200030440858543 - **Venue**: 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iMmIwNzMwYThiZTVmZGM2NDkxODYwYzYzYWE4NmFiZGM0ZDhkYzQyMDc4MDllMmUxMWZjNDg3ZmExNzczMzA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjE0MjA3OQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Workshops - **Event Name**: TGHWG 5k/10k/15k - **Description**: This is a fall race that runs on both single and double track dirt. Participants have 5K/10K/15K options on a trail loop that takes you deep into the woods. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/tghwg-5k-10k-15k/200030203142458 - **Venue**: Browns Woods - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83Mjg1MTg0ODU0Y2NkOTgyOTQ2YmMzMWVmYjM1OTk1OWVjN2Q5ZDgxMjEzY2M2ZGU3NGJkNDY1NDM1MDViYjlmLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2NDY3NTY2.avif - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Wheelin' For Healin' 2026-No Spokes Required - **Description**: Get ready to roll, run and heal at Wheelin' For Healin' - an event to raise funds and awareness of Tori's Angels!About this EventWheelin' For Healin'Date: - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wheelin-for-healin-2026-no-spokes-required/100001984908132657 - **Venue**: Confluence Brewing Company - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy81YTc1ZjBiMmJkZmMzMDk3ZDFhN2MxNWE3MWI4OWUyMzU5OTlkNTIyNWFmNGYzZjBmYjQyNzcwMDIwMjQ0ZjBjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg5MS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzMxOTQwODE.avif - **Price**: USD 29 to 34 - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Nonprofit, Entertainment, Kids, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: The Equalizer 6, 12 & 24 Hour Run - **Description**: The Equalizer 6, 12 & 24 Hour Run Gray's Lake Park, Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, USA - This event is designed for three purposes. First, it will… - October 31, 2026 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-equalizer-6-12-and-24-hour-run/200030515546337 - **Venue**: Grays Lake Playground - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=The+Equalizer+6%2C+12+%26+24+Hour+Run&date=Sat+Oct+31+2026+at+08%3A00+am&bg=3 - **Event Name**: Krampuslauf (Running of the Krampuses) presented by Hessen Haus - **Description**: Krampi handlers and those participating in Krampus costume are asked to reserve a free ticket here. Please, only Krampus costumes - no fairies, clowns, Santa Claus, etc. Tickets >>> https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/krampuslauf-running-of-th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 220 - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/krampuslauf-running-of-the-krampuses-presented-by-hessen-haus/200029880867233 - **Venue**: Principal Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82OTBiNWZiYjQ5OWM3Y2NlMjY3MGE5OGVhOTc3MDM1ZTU4OTdmM2EzMjU2NzliMzU1YzZiZjRlODlkOTVmY2JiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQxOTA2NQ.avif - **Categories**: parades, christmas - **Event Name**: DM Area St. Vincent de Paul Walk/Run - **Description**: 3 mi scenic route, participants collect donations for SVDP mission work to help others! Walk as far as you want or just enjoy the music! Invite friends, form a walk team! Each Walker specifies their benificiary conference or neighborhood we serve! Regis - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dm-area-st-vincent-de-paul-walk-run/200030306685906 - **Venue**: Easter Lake N. Shore Des Moines Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zZjBkMjEyN2NmZDU3OWQzY2RmN2M1NWVhMzFjZGRmMzdlY2VlNWFmZDIyNTIyNWI3Y2ViZWE1Y2QwODliMGQ3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcyNS1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjAyNTI2Mw.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, business, conferences ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a57d6e40-9488-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc281808-gmir.jpg?v=1786345003 - **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2e0901c0-8ed0-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc081848-gmir.jpg?v=1785716020 - **Event Name**: Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/201e6390-9554-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h747-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786432413 - **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5ae3d720-dcc3-11f0-92d3-9dac2cea0017-rimg-w1200-h675-dc313145-gmir.jpg?v=1766139205 - **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson – Des Moines - **Description**: Lainey Wilson brings her award-winning country sound to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 16, 2026, turning a summer night at the fairgrounds into a full-on #LaineyWilson celebration. Fans can expect a powerful mix of storytelling, twangy guitar - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a2b6f0425c2051d0dde421d7a3bc71fe28fb2c4ccb5418d50edbfc03113d9450-rimg-w1200-h629-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1786214228 - **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center 🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211🎉 Welcome to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, where the impos - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/43d708c0-9534-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786418894 - **Event Name**: Tig Notaro at Hoyt Sherman Place - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/893960c0-4499-11f1-8625-6d4feba00823-rimg-w1200-h400-dc3230bf-gmir.jpg?v=1777556165 - **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8fa8f0b0-1b3b-11f1-addc-399c2b4ffec3-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf4bf5e-gmir.jpg?v=1773007805 - **Event Name**: Staind & Hoobastank - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2e6603b0-9453-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786322040 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines? - **A:** 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Des Moines, IA (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 am at Principal Park), IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running! (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States), Capital Pursuit 10 Mile & 4 Mile 2026 (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 08:00 am at Athene North Shore Recreation Area), 59th Annual Drake Road Races (Sat Apr 17 2027 at 07:30 am at 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA), 2026 Run to Exile (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am at 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309). - **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in August 2026? - **A:** Wheelin' For Healin' 2026-No Spokes Required (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at Confluence Brewing Company). - **Q**: How can I find events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Des Moines include Principal Park, Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Athene North Shore Recreation Area. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Des Moines? - **A:** Prices for events in Des Moines range from USD 29 to USD 118. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter, IMT Des Moines Marathon, Capital Striders. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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