Celebrate 25 years with us ! Sunday october 18th, 2026
The IMT Des Moines Marathon advocates for individuals who actively participate in their health and wellness by engaging, coordinating, and providing community-related running events and initiatives.
Since its inception in 2002, the IMT Des Moines Marathon has provided a positive image of Des Moines as a place to live, work, and play by offering race distances for athletes of all ages and abilities, including the IMT Des Moines Marathon & half marathon, Bankers Trust marathon relay and includes a 5K and free kids run.
Athletes complete their final step in the registration process by pick up their athlete packet at the BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Health and Fitness Expo.
I-35 CHALLENGERS – YOU HAVE FREE ACCESS TO RACE MORNING PACKET PICKUP DUE TO RACING IN KC ON SATURDAY!!
*** If you cannot attend these hours, you can purchase “race morning packet pickup as an add on during your registration***
Home to athlete packet pick-up and walk-up race registration for all IMT Des Moines Marathon races. The BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Health and Fitness Expo allow athletes and spectators to celebrate running with like-minded individuals while featuring the latest in official race merchandise, active apparel, accessories, product innovations, and adventure events. All scheduled activities are free and open to the public.
Be sure to check out one of our many athlete briefings during the BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Health and Fitness Expo where runners can get all the latest information needed for a stress-free and fun-filled race weekend. With information about parking, pre-event, on-course, spectators, relay and more – this is your one-stop-shop for any last minute info! With expert guest speakers to touch upon race nutrition, post-race recovery, weather and more.
Race division-specific information and bib number assignments will be emailed to athletes on Friday, October 16th. Please bring this email with bib assignment with you for a quick and easy packet pick-up process.
All registered athletes must pick up their own race number/bib, athlete apparel, and race packet. Please bring a form of ID and your bib assignment email with you to collect these items. If an athlete needs someone else to pick up their athlete packet on their behalf, they should confirm all of the athlete’s race division information and must have a copy of their ID and bib assignment email.
The IMT Des Moines Marathon DOES NOT mail athlete packets.
Walk-up registration is available both days at the expo.
Commemorate your IMT Des Moines Marathon weekend with official merchandise offered by Fitness Sports! Available race week at Fitness Sports and at the expo race weekend.
Downtown Des Moines offers more than 30,000 public parking spaces, including seven public parking ramps and approximately 3,100 street parking spaces. All city-owned garages charge $1 per hour with a daily max of $10 (excluding special events). All downtown street parking spaces charge $0.25 – $1,75 per hour from 9AM to 9PM Monday through Saturday. Finding Parking
Learn more about becoming an exhibitor at the BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Health and Fitness Expo by contacting the IMT Des Moines Marathon at INFO@DESMOINESMARATHON.COM Or register online and reserve your preferred booth space in the floor plan. To get started, CLICK HERE.
Volunteering during the IMT Des Moines Marathon weekend is an exciting way to share the fun and excitement of race day. Plus, you’ll probably get a free high-five at some point.
Volunteers are critical to a successful event and every little task and minor detail ensures a positive overall athlete experience. There are various opportunities available and we promise a fun-filled time no matter what you choose to do!
We accept those looking to fill Silver Cord volunteer hours and can accommodate a group/team if you have interest in being together to help out.
And before you even hit “sign up” we want to give a big THANK YOU to every single volunteer.
Downtown Des Moines offers more than 30,000 public parking spaces including seven public parking ramps and approximately 3,100 stree parking spaces. All city-owned parking garages charge $1 per hour with a daily max of $10 (excluding special events). All downtown street parking spaces charge $0.25-$1.75 per hour from 9AM to 9PM Monday through Saturday. Download the ParkDSM app prior to race week! Find Parking
