Start and finish in Downtown Des Moines.  Metropolitan feel with Midwestern charm.  Beautiful course with a friendly smiles at every mile!

IMT Des Moines Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

It happens when all the elites have a bad day. Tope theorized that the chilly weather near 40 degrees was affecting the African athletes used to 80s and 90s. He also believed other elites were looking at Lagat to set the pace since he knew the course well. When Lagat didn't choose to take the lead on a subpar day for him, the pack hung back, content to run 5:25 miles.

Final word on IMT Des Moines Marathon

Lagat pulled away in the final miles to achieve his goal of repeating as champion at the IMT Des Moines Marathon. But the Kenyan didn't come close to his course record of 2 hours, 12 minutes, 9 seconds and the $1,000 bonus that comes with it.

Lagat repeats, Degefa wins at IMT Des Moines Marathon

Philip Lagat, of Kenya, kept his title as mens champion in the marathon with a winning time of 2 hours, 21 minutes, 2 seconds. Birukitayit Degefa of Ethiopia won in the womens race, completing the marathon in 2 hours, 33 minutes.

Thousands hit the pavement for the IMT Des Moines marathons

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Lagat, a Kenyan from Hebron, Ky., won last years mens race in a record 2:12:19. Hes expected back this weekend, as is a favorite to repeat as champion.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results