Half Marathon races near Johnston

Turkey Trails- Des Moines is a Thanksgiving-themed race at Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, and Kids Dash. The main races are chip-timed with live results, overall awards, masters awards, and age-group awards. The 1 Mile, Kids Dash, and virtual option are untimed. The event is designed for families and regular runners, with youth pricing for the 5K and 10K and a Kids Dash for children 10 and under. The race day setup is straightforward: packet pickup is available that morning. The Kids Dash starts just before the main races, and results are posted near the registration tent after the finish. Most in-person entries include a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. The Kids Dash receives a mini bib, youth shirt, and a kid-specific medal. Finishers receive free photos and pie at the finish line. The event also provides an after-party and a virtual race option for those who want the shirt and medal without traveling to Des Moines.

The Drake Road Races are a running event in Des Moines, Iowa, held annually just before the Drake Relays. On the same morning, participants can choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon races. Runners finish on the Blue Oval inside Drake Stadium, the track also used for the Drake Relays. Virtual options for all three distances are available, allowing participation without running the Des Moines course.

A dance party over beautiful, flat Midwest miles. Crush miles, toast wine, and party like it's 1999. This isn't your average running event.

EMC DAM to DSM is a 13.1-mile half marathon in central Iowa, run point-to-point from Saylorville Dam into downtown Des Moines. It is usually held in early summer and follows a local tradition dating back 45 years. The route begins at the dam, passes through cornfields and farmland, then enters the neighborhoods of North Des Moines before finishing at Cowles Commons in the city center. Runners experience a rural-to-urban course linking a major area landmark with downtown Des Moines.