Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon

Des Moines, IA, USA · March 13, 2027

37°·51° high·Breezy·Dry

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Race Day Weather

37°at start

53° high

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Dry

Cold start — layer up, big temp swing

Runners will start in chilly 37°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temps will climb significantly to 53°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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Race Info

The Des Moines St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 5K & Marathon Run/Walk is held each March in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, starting and finishing near E Locust Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. It is organized by All Community Events under the IowaRuns.com banner. The event offers marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances on paved roads, plus kids' races, with the marathon course covering the half marathon route twice as an out-and-back.

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When is the 2027 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon?

The 2027 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon will be held on Saturday March 13, 2027.

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

Yes, the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon?

The time limit for the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 53°F and a low of 33°F with a 7% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data

Avg Temp

51°F

L:39° H:51°

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Rain Freq

10%

1 of 10 yrs

Wind15mph

Dew32°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	34°/48°	-	27°
2025 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2025	36°/38°	-	29°
2024 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	49°/53°	-	30°
2023 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	13°/22°	-	7°
2022 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	33°/51°	-	32°
2021 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	48°/62°	-	39°
2020 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2020	82°/89°	-	62°
2019 Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	29°/46°	-	27°
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	38°/66°	-	30°

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