Running Routes in Des Moines
36 mapped running routes in Des Moines, United States, measured with real road and path data. Distances range from 4.8 km to 21.9 km.
8 routes available · average 12.88 km
Explore running routes in Des Moines
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5.0 km loop from Cheatom Park
4.97 km · target 5 km · 29 m elevation gain · ~31 min · loop · easy · Mostly unpaved
5.0 km loop starting near Cheatom Park in Des Moines. Elevation gain is limited (29 m total). The route returns to its starting point.
flat, beginner-friendly, fast
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21.1 km loop in Des Moines
21.07 km · target 21.1 km · 134 m elevation gain · ~133 min · loop · easy · Mixed surface
21.1 km loop in Des Moines. Crosses a bridge along the way. Runs past Model Railroad and Snakes Alive. Elevation gain is limited (134 m total). The route returns to its starting point.
flat, fast
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10.0 km loop in Des Moines
10.05 km · target 10 km · 82 m elevation gain · ~64 min · loop · easy · Mostly paved
10.0 km loop in Des Moines. The surface is mostly paved. Total elevation gain is 82 m. The route returns to its starting point.
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21.0 km loop in Des Moines
21.01 km · target 21.1 km · 130 m elevation gain · ~132 min · loop · easy · Mostly paved
21.0 km loop in Des Moines. Follows the waterfront for approximately 1.47 km. About 20% of the route uses paths or trails. Crosses a bridge along the way. The surface is mostly paved. Elevation gain is limited (130 m total). The route returns to its starting point.
flat
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4.8 km park in Des Moines
4.79 km · target 5 km · 55 m elevation gain · ~31 min · loop · easy · Mixed surface
4.8 km loop in Des Moines. Passes through Hansen Triangle Park. Crosses a bridge along the way. Runs past Iowa Hall of Pride and Daughter's of the American Revolution. Total elevation gain is 55 m. The route returns to its starting point.
park, scenic, beginner-friendly
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21.4 km loop in Des Moines
21.44 km · target 21.1 km · 105 m elevation gain · ~134 min · loop · easy · Mostly paved
21.4 km loop in Des Moines. Crosses a bridge along the way. The surface is mostly paved. Elevation gain is limited (105 m total). The route returns to its starting point.
flat
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9.9 km loop in Des Moines
9.94 km · target 10 km · 91 m elevation gain · ~63 min · loop · easy · Mostly paved
9.9 km loop in Des Moines. The surface is mostly paved. Total elevation gain is 91 m. The route returns to its starting point.
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9.7 km loop from Reno Memorial Dog Park
9.74 km · target 10 km · 89 m elevation gain · ~62 min · loop · easy · Mostly paved
9.7 km loop starting near Reno Memorial Dog Park in Des Moines. Follows the waterfront for approximately 1.07 km. The surface is mostly paved. Total elevation gain is 89 m. The route returns to its starting point.
urban
Running in Des Moines
These routes are generated from mapped roads and paths in Des Moines, IA, United States.
- Distances range from 4.8 km to 21.4 km.
- Average elevation gain is 89 m across 8 routes.
- Routes are on average 58% paved surface.
- 8 of 8 routes are loops that finish where they start.
- 1 route pass through parkland.
- 4 routes are flat.
- 1 route are marked scenic.
- Mapped features along these routes include Cheatom Park, Fourmile Creek, Strasser Woods State Preserve, Laurel Hill Park, Easton Basin Park, Eastown Park Trail.