Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: May 31, 03:30 AM
Pre-registration Price: 35.00 USD
EMC DAM to DSM
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Road runs in United States, Des Moines
Distances
About
Iowa's Greatest Running Tradition. Since 1980, more than 135,000 runners have made running from the quiet and calm of the Saylorville Dam to the heat and high-rises of downtown Des Moines one of the greatest running traditions in central Iowa.
Catering & aid stations
Water, sports drink, and aid stations available on course.
Pacers
Pacers will be available for the half marathon starting at the designated start corrals. Refer to the event schedule on race day for pacer target times per start wave and watch for Pacer flag signage.
Results
View official resultsSurface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Des Moines
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan31°15°
↑ 07:40
↓ 17:09
Feb34°17°
↑ 07:11
↓ 17:48
Mar49°30°
↑ 07:26
↓ 19:22
Apr61°42°
↑ 06:34
↓ 19:56
May71°53°
↑ 05:56
↓ 20:28
Jun81°64°
↑ 05:41
↓ 20:51
Jul85°68°
↑ 05:54
↓ 20:48
Aug83°66°
↑ 06:24
↓ 20:15
Sep77°59°
↑ 06:56
↓ 19:25
Oct63°46°
↑ 07:28
↓ 18:34
Nov49°33°
↑ 07:05
↓ 16:55
Dec36°21°
↑ 07:35
↓ 16:46
What's included in entry
- RaceJoy app access: live phone tracking, GPS progress alerts, and cheers from friends and family
- Official race bib
- Race T-shirt (size selection at check-in)
- Finisher medal
Prices & signup
- Half Marathon35.00 USD
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:41:39 PM
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