Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K vs Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofDes Moines Turkey Trot 5K or Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K | Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 79/100 | Unavailable |
| Conditions | 72/100 | Unavailable |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K | Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-26 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. |
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Actual distance | 5 km | 5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Not held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Road | Entirely paved surfaces, either street or bike trail |
| Elevation character | Gently Rolling | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Countryside, Historic, Waterfront | City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Community, Big City, Festival | Festival, Community |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 1:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-26 (legacy event-level date).
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Exact race date not confirmed.
Location
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Des Moines, Iowa
Actual distance
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- 5 km
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- 5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Not held
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Not held
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Not held
Course type
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Loop
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Unavailable
Surface
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Road
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Entirely paved surfaces, either street or bike trail
Elevation character
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Gently Rolling
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Road
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Road
Scenery
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Riverside, City, Countryside, Historic, Waterfront
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Community, Big City, Festival
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Festival, Community
Cutoff
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Unavailable
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- 1:30:00
Entry model
- Des Moines Turkey Trot 5K
- Open
- Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.