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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (46)
Des Moines, IowaUS Road Running
- 5K entry
- $30
- Aid stations
- 1
- Days to go
- 23
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 14, 2026
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Aid stations
- 1
- Registration
- Open until Nov 14, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 19, 2026.
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Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Bathrooms https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMdTCVYMQfSgAAZp6
Parking near start https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uJvLqbPSFxA8Wke8
5K & 10K Course (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6713230542/
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6657429743/
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.
Course Time Limit
6 hours.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
https://usroadrunning.com
Key dates
Registration closes
Nov 14, 2026
Race day
Nov 14, 2026
Standard ends
Nov 14, 2026
Pricing
Marathon
Standard, until Nov 14, 2026
$95
Half Marathon
Standard, until Nov 14, 2026
$65
10K
Standard, until Nov 14, 2026
$45
5K
Standard, until Nov 14, 2026
$30
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Aid stations
1| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finish area / end of each lap Water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. | -- | -- | water |
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