Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

Des Moines, IA, USA · May 3, 2026
cloudy62°·65° high·Windy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

cloudy
62°at start
65° high
Windy
Dry

Cool conditions, steady wind

Runners will face a temperature trend starting at 61°F and peaking at 65°F, with high humidity at 94% and a dew point of 61°F. Winds from the SE at 18 mph will create a headwind throughout the race, with gusts up to 33 mph. Runners should consider adjusting their pace conservatively to manage the humidity and wind impact.

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When is the 2026 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon?

The 2026 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon will be held on Sunday May 3, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 69°F and a low of 60°F with a 19% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
72°F
L:52° H:72°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 3 yrs
Wind3mph
Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2025
partly-cloudy-day
48°/68°-
9

2024 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
partly-cloudy-day
48°/65°-
8

2023 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2023
cloudy
60°/84°-
8

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