Iowa’s greatest running tradition will return as the kickoff to summer in 2025. For the 46th year, runners will take on the point-to-point journey from the Saylorville Dam to Downtown Des Moines. With buses to the starting line, cold beer at the finish, and some of the most memorable rural and urban miles in the middle, this is one run you won’t want to miss.
EMC DAM to DSM Half Marathon
Date
May 30, 2026
Starting Time
7:00 AM
Course
Road
Fees
$75
Location
Polk City
Participants
1,000-10,000
Terrain
Some Hills
Environment
Urban
Temperature
High: 80°
/ Low: 56°
Overview
Course Description
Past Results
