Jason Gregg's Staging Area

Taking the rain out of the equation (it rained the entire time), this was a well organized half marathon. easy to get to packet pick up, the race directors were there and they did a great job of interacting with the participants.

On race day parking was easy, getting into the starting corrals was simple. we were missing a 2:00 pacers but we ran with the 4:00 full pacer, Kimberly, she was awesome keeping us going.

I wish we could have stuck around for the after party, but the rain drove us away.

I love coming back to this race. they do a great job of organizing it. the weather is typically amazing. and the after party is great too. plenty of parking. highly recommend.

I keep coming back to RTP for a reason – they do a great job of organizing this race. This was the first year I skipped packet pick up on Friday. It was easy to pick up my bib and shirt on Saturday and find the bag drop. great job to the entire RTP crew!

Because of other events, they hold this race in the afternoon which can be very warm. it’s easy to get to and park. there are a lot of walkers you have to dodge at first but once you get going it’s a beautiful course. not super hilly but pleanty of long inclines.

This is a relatively flat course on crushed rock. You get a great view of the river and no traffic to compete with. If you want to see Parkville’s beauty along the river, run this race.

Since it’s mostly down hill, I run from the finish line up to the start line then run the race. if you don’t want to run 8 miles, just park at the plaza and take their shuttle to the start. I’ve done that too and it’s easy to get on a bus and get dropped off in plenty of time.

I love running this race because of the course and the production. easy to park and get to the start line, easy to leave afterwards. Please run this race.

I’ve been running RTP for years, simply because it’s a great race. The staff does a great job putting this race on every year. And running a beautiful course is an added bonus.

This is the 6th time running Des Moines for me, and there is a reason why I keep coming back – the organization. Packet pick-up is easy, getting to the start line is simple, and the finish line celebration has a lot of positive energy. I love the course, a few gradual hills but you also get some great views along the way. I look forward to coming back in the future.

I love this race, they do a great job of organizing it (even during a pandemic). mostly a downhill course, so it’s easier for most runners. i can’t think of any glaring negatives.

I’ve run the half and full several times here. I love this course because I used to live in Des Moines and get to see all my old stomping grounds. The staff and volunteers are great as is the post party. On a scale of 1-10 this is 13.1.

I like running this trail run. it’s very challenging and gorgeous at the same time. The race director does a good job of finding a charity partner so I know that my entry fee is always going to a good cause

It’s just not one hill. it’s many hills. on a humid day this course will eat you alive. it’s a good run overall. there is a lot of great swag but you will work for it 🙂

I would recommend this to any serious runner looking for a challenge. FYI for most, it’s not a run but a fast-ish hike. Gorgeous scenery, but very little air after 12,000 feet

they have changed this course a lot. hard to say what it will be like from year to year. it’s well run. but not much to see along the course.

I ran this course several times. they change it quite often. but it’s great way to see the city. it’s very hilly. but overall great crowd support and after party.

I’ve ran it once and still talk about it often. flat course. 1.5 million spectators cheering you on. who needs headphones? awesome after party. run this race.