Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines
Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines is a running race on July 26, 2026 in Des Moines, IA, with entry fees from $17 to $74.
- Date
- July 26, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- Trestle Trail, Des Moines, IA
- Price
- $17–$74
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
- Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing with live results and awards
- Free photos
- FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
- Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!
Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!
Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Sunday, 7/26
High
95°
Low
75°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
12%
Wind
2 to 9 mph
Host City
About Des Moines, IA
City Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Location
- Trestle Trail, Des Moines, IA
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines
Jul 26, 2026