Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

Location: Des Moines, IA; Trestle Trail, 2339 Euclid Ave, 50310
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Great for

Kids & Youth
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Perks & features

Medal
Swag Included

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Distances & registration

8 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

50m
Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 25, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Jul 26, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
1 Miles
Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 AM CDT · From $25.98
Opens Nov 25, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Jul 26, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
5K
Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 AM CDT · From $34.28
Opens Nov 11, 2024, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 5 more options

10K
Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 AM CDT · From $34.28
Opens Nov 25, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Apr 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 AM CDT · From $54.28
Opens Oct 14, 2024, 8:52 AM CDT · Closes Jan 28, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
13.1 Miles
Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 AM CDT · From $54.28
Opens Oct 14, 2025, 8:52 AM CDT · Closes Jan 28, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
Volunteer Then Run
Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 AM CDT · From $20.83
Opens Nov 25, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Jul 26, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
Virtual Race
Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 AM CDT · From $46.28
Opens Nov 25, 2024, 1:00 AM CST · Closes Jul 26, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT

The course

From the organizer

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K! A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun! Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!

Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!

Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)