Bodies Race Company - Des Moines
Des Moines, United States • 24 May 2026
Event overview
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Des Moines is scheduled for May 24, 2026, in Des Moines, IA (location listed as TBD). The event is organized by Bodies Race Company and includes multiple race options:
- Kid's Dash (untimed, ages 10 and under)
- 1 Mile (untimed)
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Volunteer Then Run
- Virtual Run
Course maps are provided for the 5k, 10k, and half-marathon, and the course is noted as subject to change due to permits or other restrictions.
Registration, awards, and logistics
Entry fees are listed from $17 to $50, with youth pricing noted for 5k/10k participants aged 12 and under at $17. Registration items vary by event: 5k/10k/half registrations include a custom bib, designer shirt, and custom finisher medal; the 1 Mile is untimed and includes a bib, shirt, and medal; the Kid’s Dash includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and medal. Chip-timing with live results, age-group awards, free race photos, and finish-line snacks are provided. Age-group awards are offered for 5k/10k/half events including overall, masters (40+), and multiple age brackets.
The virtual event allows participants to run any day at a location of their choice; virtual registration includes a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and packet shipping (packets ship the Wednesday after the race). Packet pickup is available on race day. The event has a no-refund policy; cancellation and transfers to virtual are addressed in the event terms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.