Course
All three distances start and finish at the Iowa State Capitol, at E Locust St and Pennsylvania Ave in Des Moines. The 5K, half marathon and marathon courses are entirely paved, using a mix of city street and bike trail, and are flat and fast.
Marathon42.2 km
Half Marathon21.1 km
5K5 km
Key dates
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- ★Race dayMarch 2027 · date to be announced
Provisional date, projected from last year — the organiser has not announced this edition yet. We show the month only.
About
St. Patrick's Day themed running event featuring marathon, half marathon, 5K run/walk, and kids dash. Flat and fast paved courses in Des Moines with finisher medals and commemorative gear.
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