# Event Details

- **Event Name**: IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event 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 we celebrate the 25th Running of the IMT Des Moines Marathon--hello, throwback to 2002!

From the scenic, flat-and-fast marathon course to options for every level—half marathon, 10K, 5K, Marathon Team Relay, Free Kids Run and more—this weekend is about more than just the finish line. Enjoy lively cheer zones, a vibrant expo, local entertainment, and an electric race-day atmosphere that showcases the very best of Des Moines.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/imt-des-moines-marathon-weekend-celebrating-the-25-years-of-running/200030000066310
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, business, workshops, exhibitions, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 302

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States
- **lat**: 41.59605
- **long**: -93.59056
- **full address**: Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running! being held?
  - **A:** IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running! takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am at Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running!?
  - **A:** IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running! is organized by IMT Des Moines Marathon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running! is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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