Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- May 1–2, 2027
- Distance
- 1/2 MARATHON · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
The Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon (DSMWHM to our friends) isn’t your average running event. It’s like the hype session + living room dance party before a night out with friends but stretched over some of the most beautiful, and flat, miles in the midwest.
This year’s event will again feature a Saturday evening 5K, followed by a Sunday morning Half Marathon & 10K.
Join us as we crush some miles, toast some wine, and party like it’s 1999.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ankeny, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Des Moines, IA
Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
327
Days to train
- Race
- Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- May 1–2, 2027
Coming Up
More Running races near Des Moines, IA
Capital City Pride Stride 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (28)
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Less than a mile away
Clover Dash 5k
5K
Less than a mile away
Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines
Half Marathon
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a running race held in Des Moines, Iowa on May 1, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Des Moines, Iowa at 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
May 1, 2027