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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Des Moines
  • Open entry

Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Evidence depth
27 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Riverside, Lakeside, Parkland, Waterfront

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where does the Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K route go?

The Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K route starts at Iowa State Capitol (just west of the Capitol), E Locust St. & Pennsylvania Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309 and finishes at Iowa State Capitol, E Locust St. & Pennsylvania Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309. Underfoot, expect entirely paved surfaces, either street or bike trail. It passes Iowa State Capitol.

What should runners know on race day for the Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K?

Gear check available on the event site. Pacers provided for multiple pace groups in the half marathon and marathon. strollers allowed for walkers and joggers only (must start at the back of the corral with a signed waiver).

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Riverside
  • Lakeside
  • Parkland
  • Waterfront

Atmosphere

  • Festival
  • Community

Terrain

  • Road

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
1:11:07
Women's course record
1:19:45

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
3 hours 30 minutes

Race day logistics

Pacers
Pacers provided for multiple pace groups in the half marathon and marathon
Bag drop
Gear check available on the event site
Expo / packet pickup
Packet pickup held at Fleet Feet Des Moines on the Thursday and Friday before race day (11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Access and course status

Start
Iowa State Capitol (just west of the Capitol), E Locust St. & Pennsylvania Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309
Finish
Iowa State Capitol, E Locust St. & Pennsylvania Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

Course facts

Surface
Entirely paved surfaces, either street or bike trail
Landmarks
Iowa State Capitol
Notable features
  • Finisher rewards include a 16 oz. pint glass, a complimentary beer for participants 21+, and a shamrock sugar cookie
  • No dogs permitted
  • strollers allowed for walkers and joggers only (must start at the back of the corral with a signed waiver)
  • Half marathon and marathon courses are USATF certified

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (1)
  • Layer A iowaruns.com · last check inconclusive on

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