Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines
Race Date
Jan 11, 2026
Location
Altoona, IA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Location
- Altoona, Iowa
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 100m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Event
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 75
The Experience
🚀 Ready, Set... Time Travel! 🕰️ Lace up your sneakers and prepare to dash through the Time Travel Half Marathon (5K/10K) — a family-friendly race that’s truly timeless! Whether you're a future sprinter or a blast-from-the-past jogger, this event is all about fun, fitness, family, and a little bit of funky flair. Costumes encouraged, time machines optional. Let’s run — one epic mile at a time! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, super soft tee, awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, a super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal!
1-mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized t-shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Altoona Aquatics Park, Altoona, IA, 50009
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
4 years running
~25 finishers a year
small race — neutral
15% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 3 states
winner 1:27:44
typical high 32°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
16°
Afternoon (High)
32°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 75 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
75
Median time
2:00:10
Latest turnout
26
States
5
Turnout by year
2023–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines?
The Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines is held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines take place?
It takes place in Altoona, Iowa.
What distances does the Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 100m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Event.
Is the Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines course flat and good for a PR?
The Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines?
HalfRuns has finish records for 75 runners who have completed the Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Des Moines.
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