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Obstacle Race Calendar near Des Moines 2025-2026

Explore the top obstacle runs near Des Moines for 2025-2026! We've gathered 28 exciting races in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local race.

November 2025
Nov
27
Thursday

Waukee Turkey Trot

5 km
January 2026
Jan
11
Sunday

Time Travel Half-Marathon - Des Moines

5 km 10 km 21 km
February 2026
Feb
1
Sunday

Couple Shuffle

2 mi 5 km 10 km
Feb
14
Saturday

Wellmark YMCA Red Flannel Run

5 km 10 km
Feb
14
Saturday

Cupid's Chase Des Moines

5 km
May 2026
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

5 km 5 mi 10 km 13 mi
May
30
Saturday

EMC DAM to DSM

21 km
October 2026
Oct
18
Sunday

Des Moines Marathon

5 km 10 km 21 km 42 km
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