The 2026 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon has concluded.

Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

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Des Moines, IA, USA · May 3, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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54°at start
75° high
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Cool start, warming trend ahead

Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F at the start to 74°F by the finish. Wind will be a strong W gusting up to 30 mph, affecting pacing strategies. With low humidity at 36%, hydration will be crucial, especially as temperatures increase. Adjust pace conservatively as the heat builds towards the latter stages.

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When is the 2026 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon?

The 2026 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon will be held on Sunday May 3, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 75°F and a low of 51°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
72°F
L:52° H:72°
RunScore
8
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Rain Freq
0%
0 of 3 yrs
Wind3mph
Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2025
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48°/68°-
9

2024 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
partly-cloudy-day
48°/65°-
8

2023 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2023
cloudy
60°/84°-
8
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