Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon

Des Moines, IA, USA • March 14, 2026

Race Day Weather

33°

52° high

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Slight chance

Cool and crisp, steady wind

Runners will face a cool start at 33°F, warming to 48°F by race's end. Winds will come from the ESE at 11 mph with gusts up to 17 mph. With humidity at 63% and a light chance of rain, runners should dress in layers and stay hydrated, adjusting their pace as necessary.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon?

The 2026 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon will be held on Saturday March 14, 2026.

Is the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Historical Weather

Based on 9 years of data

Avg Temp

51°F

L:37° H:52°

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Rain Freq

11%

1 of 9 yrs

Wind15mph

Dew32°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2025	36°/40°	-	31°
2024 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	46°/53°	-	32°
2023 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	10°/22°	-	6°
2022 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	30°/51°	-	31°
2021 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	44°/62°	-	38°
2020 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2020	72°/89°	-	63°
2019 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	25°/46°	-	26°
2018 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain or snow throughout the day. 2018	33°/35°	Light	31°
2017 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	35°/66°	-	30°