Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk
Race Date
Mar 14, 2026
Location
Des Moines, IA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 100m, 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,858
The Experience
Des Moines St. Paddy's Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K - 3/14/2026 Des Moines, IA Use #StPaddysRun when sharing your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website IowaRuns.com.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Start Time
7:50 AM
Giveaway
Event Gear
Start Location
E Locust St. & Pennsylvania Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50309
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
IA24003MF · Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout789 years running
~426 finishers a year
shrinking
20% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:11:07
typical high 51°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
33°
Afternoon (High)
51°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,858 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,858
Median time
2:05:59
Latest turnout
408
States
35
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk?
The Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk is held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, starting at 7:50 AM.
Where does the Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk take place?
It takes place in Des Moines, Iowa.
What distances does the Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 100m, 3.1 Miles.
Is the Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk course flat and good for a PR?
The Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,858 runners who have completed the Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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