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@mcderm0327

Huxley, IA Raving since 2019 Active 5 months ago

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Marathon Des Moines, IA Oct 15, 2023 3:20:51

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Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Marathon Des Moines, IA Oct 15, 2023 3:20:51
Marathon Des Moines, IA Oct 20, 2019 3:56:50

My Raves

I have run the DSM IMT Marathon four times and the experience gets better each time! The course in the first 7 miles give some slight challenging hills rolling through … MORE

I have run the DSM IMT Marathon four times and the experience gets better each time! The course in the first 7 miles give some slight challenging hills rolling through some older residential neighborhoods near downtown Des Moines which are very beautiful. I love that each year halfway through the course we get to do a lap on the historic blue Oval of Drake stadium.

Big kudos to the support staff throughout the race as well where it seems we have an aid station every two miles or so and there is always plenty of volunteers! Additionally, the support out on the course riding on bikes checking to make sure everyone is doing well even handing out licorice, gummy worms and Kleenexes are extremely helpful! I have also never had better experiences with pacers, it is obvious that the pacers that are recruited for IMT are extremely experienced runners that do a great job of motivating everyone around them, giving pointers and tips, sharing stories especially during the last 6 miles when the race gets extremely tough!

The Expo for packet pickup and the post race party are second to none! In Iowa there is nothing better than some Caseys breakfast pizza and Iowa brewed beer after a marathon! The swag and gear is usually top notch.
Running a marathon in Iowa mid-October is perfect running weather usually. The past two years it has been between 38 and 43 degrees at the start line not getting above 50 degrees by the end of the race!

Overall, I highly recommend the DSM IMT Marathon whether it be your first marathon or your 10th, Des Moines will show you a good time!

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
4
SCENERY
4
SWAG
4

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The IMT Des Moines Marathon was the first marathon I’ve ever ran in the experience could not have been better! From pre-race information, packet pickup, amenities the day of, support … MORE

The IMT Des Moines Marathon was the first marathon I’ve ever ran in the experience could not have been better! From pre-race information, packet pickup, amenities the day of, support staff, beautiful route, post race party, EVERYTHING was done the right way! I plan to continue running at the IMT Des Moines marathon whether it be the half or the full year after year!

DIFFICULTY
4
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
4
SWAG
5

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