How hilly is the IMT Des Moines Marathon?
The IMT Des Moines Marathon is described as gently rolling.
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7:00:00 total cut-off
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Route details
IMT Des Moines Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
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The IMT Des Moines Marathon is described as gently rolling.
The IMT Des Moines Marathon route starts at 300 Court Ave, downtown Des Moines, IA 50309; marathon, half and relay start at 8:00 AM and finishes at 300 Court Ave, downtown Des Moines, IA 50309. Underfoot, expect road/pavement on closed downtown and neighborhood streets. It passes Iowa State Capitol, Downtown Des Moines, Drake University Blue Oval, Gray's Lake Park and Water Works Park. Highlights include a lap around Drake University's famed 'Blue Oval' track, the Iowa State Capitol, the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Gray's Lake and Water Works Park, and historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines.
Course runs on closed Des Moines and West Des Moines city streets through downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Pace groups available; a pacer guide is published on the official website.