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

Human Interest Story

Des Moines Marathon race director Chris Burch is hoping to catch a break during the marathon. The 2007 half-marathon saw the two-leaders taking a wrong turn and never getting back on course. The 2009 marathon leaders were held up by a passing train less than one quarter of a mile from the finish line.

Des Moines Marathon Isn't Getting The Breaks

Post-Race Review/ Results

Simon Sawe was leading the Des Moines Marathon when a train brought his race to a screeching halt in the homestretch of the marathon. Runners in second and third caught Sawe. Fortunately Sawe was able to out sprint the other two runners to the finish.

Marathoners Never Trained (Get It?) For This

Simon Sawe was leading the Des Moines Marathon when a train brought him to a sudden stop within the last four-hundred meters. David Tuwei caught the leader but could not match Sawe's speed in the final sprint

Des Moines Marathon: Train Turns Men's Race Into All-Out Sprint

Robyn Friedman broke her own course record with her win in the Des Moines Marathon with a time of 2 hours 41 minutes and 31 seconds.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results