Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines
Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines is a running race on July 11, 2027 in Des Moines, IA, with entry fees from $17 to $74.
- Date
- July 11, 2027 (317 days to go)
- Location
- TBD, 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
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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
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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What Are You
Waiting For?
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317
Days to train
- Race
- Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines
- Date
- July 11, 2027
- Location
- TBD, Des Moines, IA
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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Des Moines
Jul 11, 2027