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Des Moines, IA
Saturday, March 13, 2027
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Race Dates
2027: Saturday, March 13, 2027Course Information
Profile: Rolling HillsRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 41°F (5°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.15Race Size
2026: 201 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 9.5%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 53°F (12°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
36°F (2°C) |
PR Score |
99.15 |
Course Score |
99.15 |
The Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon was the 256th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 242nd largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 9.5% of Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 5.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon ranked 253rd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 89th so far in 2026. In Iowa, it ranked 2nd in 2025 and 1st so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon has a Course Score of 99.15, ranking it as the 188th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest marathon course in Iowa.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon a PR Score of 99.15. The PR Score ranks the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon as the 136th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 1st best marathon for a PR in Iowa.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Iowa for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 826 feet (251m)
Min Elevation: 785 feet (239m)
Elevation Gain: 443 feet (135m)
Elevation Loss: 443 feet (135m)
Course updated 01/29/2025
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