Upcoming Races in Des Moines

Endurance Grid lists 32 races in Des Moines, Iowa, from July 2026 to May 2027.

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About Des Moines, IA

City Elevation

929 ft

Nearest Airport

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

Races in Des Moines, IA

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Des Moines, Iowa on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

32 races in Des Moines

July 2026 Des Moines, Iowa Races

4 upcoming races in Des Moines, Iowa in July.
Jul
11
Sat
Running
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (28)
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 86° / 65°·929 ft city elevation
Jul
18
Sat
Running
Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls
Principal River Walk, Des Moines, IA
5K
Avg 86° / 65°·929 ft city elevation
Jul
19
Sun
Running
Clover Dash 5k
4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fair Grounds, Des Moines, IA
5K
Avg 86° / 65°·929 ft city elevation
Jul
26
Sun
Running
Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines
Trestle Trail, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Other
Avg 86° / 65°·929 ft city elevation

August 2026 Des Moines, Iowa Races

6 upcoming races in Des Moines, Iowa in August.
Aug
1
Sat
Running
Single Speed Beer Mile- Des Moines
303 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile
Avg 85° / 66°·929 ft city elevation
Aug
1
Sat
Running
The Sunglasses Run 5K
Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
5K
Avg 85° / 66°·929 ft city elevation
Aug
2
Sun
Triathlon
Des Moines Triathlon
2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Sprint · Olympic · 1500m
Avg 85° / 64°·929 ft city elevation
Aug
3
Mon
Running
51(5K)
1901 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA
5K
Avg 85° / 66°·929 ft city elevation
Aug
8
Sat
Running
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (32)
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 85° / 63°·929 ft city elevation
Aug
23
Sun
Running
Summer Sizzler- Des Moines
Riverview Park, Des Moines, IA
5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 83° / 61°·929 ft city elevation

September 2026 Des Moines, Iowa Races

7 upcoming races in Des Moines, Iowa in September.
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (37)
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 79° / 54°·929 ft city elevation
Sep
13
Sun
Running
Capital Pursuit 10-Mile & 4 Mile
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA
4 Mile · 10 Mile
Avg 78° / 54°·929 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
WWY 5K (no one walks alone)
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
5K
Avg 76° / 52°·929 ft city elevation
Sep
20
Sun
Running
Blue Believers
1 line Drive, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile · 5K · Other
Avg 76° / 51°·929 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Run to Exile
1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 74° / 49°·929 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines
Trestle Trail, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Other
Avg 73° / 48°·929 ft city elevation
Sep
27
Sun
Running
Midwest Greater Des Moines Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
420 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 73° / 48°·929 ft city elevation

October 2026 Des Moines, Iowa Races

4 upcoming races in Des Moines, Iowa in October.
Oct
4
Sun
Running
The Blazing 5k
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
5K
Avg 70° / 45°·929 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 67° / 43°·929 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
IMT Des Moines Marathon
400 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 63° / 40°·929 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
IMT Des Moines Marathon - Early Bird
400 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 63° / 40°·929 ft city elevation

November 2026 Des Moines, Iowa Races

3 upcoming races in Des Moines, Iowa in November.
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Born to Run 5k
Confluence Brewing Co, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 49° / 30°·929 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 49° / 30°·929 ft city elevation
Nov
22
Sun
Running
Turkey Trails- Des Moines
Gray's Lake Park, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Other
Avg 45° / 26°·929 ft city elevation

December 2026 Des Moines, Iowa Races

2 upcoming races in Des Moines, Iowa in December.
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Des Moines, IA (50)
2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 36° / 19°·929 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Santa Run 5k
521 E Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
Avg 37° / 21°·929 ft city elevation

March 2027 Des Moines, Iowa Races

1 upcoming race in Des Moines, Iowa in March.
Mar
6
Sat
Running
Des Moines Spring 4-Miler
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
4 Mile
Avg 44° / 26°·929 ft city elevation

April 2027 Des Moines, Iowa Races

2 upcoming races in Des Moines, Iowa in April.
Apr
17
Sat
Running
Drake Road Races
Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 62° / 39°·929 ft city elevation
Apr
20
Tue
Running
Grand Blue Mile
Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA
1 Mile
Avg 63° / 40°·929 ft city elevation

May 2027 Des Moines, Iowa Races

3 upcoming races in Des Moines, Iowa in May.
May
1–2
Sat–Sun
Running
Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 67° / 44°·929 ft city elevation
May
8
Sat
Running
2027 Market to Market Relay Iowa
100 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
Ultra
Avg 69° / 47°·929 ft city elevation
May
15
Sat
Running
Stars Stripes Spirit 5K
Gray's Lake Park, Des Moines, IA
5K
Avg 72° / 50°·929 ft city elevation

Just Outside Des Moines

Races near Des Moines

17th Annual Iowa Remembrance Run
Sun, Sep 27
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA
4 mi away
DMACC 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run
Sat, Sep 26
2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
4 mi away
Ankeny Turkey Trot 5K
Thu, Nov 26
2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
4 mi away
EMC DAM to DSM
Sat, Jun 5
8250 Horseshoe Road, Polk City, IA
5 mi away
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ankeny, IA
Sat, Sep 12
120 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA
5 mi away
Candy Cane Course - Des Moines
Sun, Dec 20
Altoona Aquatics Park, Altoona, IA
6 mi away
RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Johnston, IA
Sat, Aug 15
6300 Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA
6 mi away
Mayor's Run for the Trails 5K + Kids Fun Run
Sat, Oct 10
6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA
6 mi away
Sycamore 8
Sat, Dec 5
4301 NW 66th Ave, Johnston, IA
6 mi away
Spooky Sprint- Des Moines
Sat, Oct 10
Big Creek State Park, Polk City, IA
9 mi away
To Grandmother's House We Go
Sat, Oct 31
195 SE Brown's Woods Ct., West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA
10 mi away
RUNorwalk
Sat, Oct 24
200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA
12 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Des Moines, Iowa?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 32 upcoming races in Des Moines, Iowa, spanning 5 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Des Moines?+
Des Moines hosts aquabike, duathlon, running, swimming, and triathlon races.
Is there a race season in Des Moines?+
Races in Des Moines run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and August.
What race distances can you find in Des Moines?+
Upcoming races in Des Moines cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, 15K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, and more.