Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K + Team Relay
Sat, May 2, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A vibrant women's event in Des Moines, combining beautiful, flat miles with a festive atmosphere, complete with a wine toast and a party vibe.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
Fun
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FestiveGreat for
- Women’s Focus
Women’s FocusThe Des Moines Women's Half Marathon, 10K, 5K + Team Relay offers more than just a race; it's a celebration. Imagine a lively "hype session" and "living room dance party" extended over beautiful, flat miles in the Midwest. This event features a Saturday evening 5K, followed by Sunday's Half Marathon, 10K, and Team Relay. Join fellow runners to crush miles, enjoy a wine toast, and party like it's 1999, creating a memorable and spirited experience.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
2 10K finishers in 2023. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
1:30:18
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 1:17:36.
People mix
Mixed field
Gender mix needs more complete finish rows before we summarize it.
Quick read
For the 10K in 2023, this looks like a small field: 2 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 1:30:18. The quicker front of the field averaged about 1:17:36. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Overall observed placement
Top 2 (from finish order in our sample)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 2023 | 2 | 1:30:18 | 1:30:18 | 1:17:36 | Not enough data / 1:17:36 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
The Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon (DSMWHM to our friends) isn’t your average running event. It’s like the hype session + living room dance party before a night out with friends but stretched over some of the most beautiful, and flat, miles in the midwest.
This year’s event will again feature a Saturday evening 5K, followed by a Sunday morning Half Marathon, 10K, and Team Relay.
Join us as we crush some miles, toast some wine, and party like it’s 1999.