| News From: Monday, October 22, 2012 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan Becomes First Three Time Winner at Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
James Kirwa won the Des Moines Marathon with a time of 2 hours 16 minutes and 54 seconds to take home his third Des Moines Marathon
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American Mary Akor Edges Ethiopian Rival in Women's Division of Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
Mary Akor won the women's division of the Des Moines Marathon with a course record time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 1 second.
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| News From: Thursday, October 18, 2012 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Reliable Pacers Hit Mark, Motivate At Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
Tom Perri has paced runners in one-hundred and seventy-six road races. The 24 he has run this year have all been on target. His next endeavor will join him with twenty-three other able bodied pacers at the Des Moines Marathon on Sunday.
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| News From: Thursday, December 15, 2011 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon Hiring An Agent Of Change
(Des Moines Register)
Chris Burch is hiring an elite athlete agent who's goal will be to attract top athletes to the Des Moines Marathon in an effort to improve the quality of competition.
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| News From: Monday, October 17, 2011 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Des Moines Marathon: Kirwa Wins Again, Breaks His Course Record
(Des Moines Register)
Kenyan James Kirwa won the Des Moines Marathon with a time of 2 hours 12 minutes and 54 seconds
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| News From: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Prize Money On Rise Again For Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
The overall prize money for the Des Moines Marathon is increasing from $4,000 to $5,000 dollars for the top finishers and an extra $1,000 for course records.
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| News From: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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The Des Moines Marathon's Final Mile
(Des Moines Register)
The ninth running of the Des Moines Marathon allowed spectators to see some of the finiest running the city has ever witnessed when James Kirwa smashed the course record with his 2 hour 14 minute and 20 second sprint over the 26.2 mile course
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| News From: Monday, October 18, 2010 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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James Kirwa Smashes Course Record At Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
James Kirwa won the Des Moines Marathon in a course record time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Alena Vinitskaya Sets Women's Record At Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
Alena Vinikskaya won the Des Moines Marathon with a time of 2 hours 41 minutes and 23 seconds to set a new women's course record.
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| News From: Sunday, October 17, 2010 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Marathon Rookie Shatters Course Record In Des Moines
(KCCI.com)
James Kirwa won the Des Moines Marathon and shattered the course record by 8 minutes with his time of 2 hours 14 minutes and 20 seconds.
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| News From: Friday, October 15, 2010 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Record Number Of Runners In Des Moines Marathon
(ABC5.com)
The ninth annual Des Moines Marathon is growing bigger and better each fall. The race has grown from thirty-four hundred runners in 2005 to over seventy-three hundred runners this year.
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75-Year-Old To Run Des Moines Marathon With Son.
(Des Moines Register)
Roger Hauge has run one-hundred and forty-four marathon and will run in the Des Moines Marathon this weekend with his twenty-nine year old son.
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| News From: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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The Des Moines Marathon Needs You.
(Des Moines Register)
The Des Moines Marathon is expecting more than eight-thousand runners to toe the starting line and set another attendance record for the October 17 marathon.
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| News From: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon Plans Special Announcement, Run Thursday
(Des Moines Register)
Race organizers of the Des Moines Marahton will hold a special run at the Nollen Plaza on Thursday.
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| News From: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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High-School Group's Goal To Run Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
A large weight gain has prompted and a combative nature toward childhood obesity has prompted some high school groups in the Des Moines area to prepare for the marathon.
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| News From: Friday, October 23, 2009 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon Isn't Getting The Breaks
(Des Moines Register)
Des Moines Marathon race director Chris Burch is hoping to catch a break during the marathon. The 2007 half-marathon saw the two-leaders taking a wrong turn and never getting back on course. The 2009 marathon leaders were held up by a passing train less than one quarter of a mile from the finish line.
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| News From: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Marathoners Never Trained (Get It?) For This
(Deadspin)
Simon Sawe was leading the Des Moines Marathon when a train brought his race to a screeching halt in the homestretch of the marathon. Runners in second and third caught Sawe. Fortunately Sawe was able to out sprint the other two runners to the finish.
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| News From: Monday, October 19, 2009 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Des Moines Marathon: Train Turns Men's Race Into All-Out Sprint
(Des Moines Register)
Simon Sawe was leading the Des Moines Marathon when a train brought him to a sudden stop within the last four-hundred meters. David Tuwei caught the leader but could not match Sawe's speed in the final sprint
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| News From: Sunday, October 18, 2009 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Iowan Friedman Wins Women's Marathon in Des Moines
(Des Moines Register)
Robyn Friedman broke her own course record with her win in the Des Moines Marathon with a time of 2 hours 41 minutes and 31 seconds.
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Kenyan Simon Sawe Wins Men's Marathon in Des Moines
(Des Moines Register)
Simon Sawe of Kenya was caught up by a train on the final stretch of the Des Moines Marathon. David Tuwei caught Sawe and the two battled the last four-hundred meters where Sawe pulled out the win with a time of 2 hours 24 minutes and 51 seconds with Tuwei 4 seconds behind.
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Records Broken At Des Moines Marathon
(KCCI.com)
Race records fell in Des Moines Iowa as Jenna Brown smashed the half-marathon record by over two-minutes lowering the record to 1 hour 16 minutes and 40 seconds. The 5K record was lowered to 17 minutes and 48 seconds.
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| News From: Saturday, October 17, 2009 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Des Moines Marathon Field Packed with Elite Runners
(Des Moines Register)
The Des Moines marathon could see a new course record which stands at 2 hours 22 minutes and 57 seconds. Two men have entered the race with personal bests under the 2 hour and 20 minute mark.
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| News From: Friday, October 16, 2009 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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34 Free Entertainment Acts Along the Des Moines Marathon Route
(Des Moine Register)
Running or just being a spectator at the Des Moines Marathon has a lot of free benenfits as more than thirty live acts perform along the marathon route. The marathon begins at 8 am.
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| News From: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Mile Posts: Des Moines Marathon's Arrow Pointing Up
(Des Moines Register)
The October 18 Des Moines Marathon seems to be on the upswing. A new expo venue will provide room for the sixty vendors and nearly five-thousand marathon runners that are expected to attend the marathon events
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| News From: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Marathon: Des Moines came out a winner, too
(Des Moines Register)
More than 6,000 runners and walkers from all over the world gathered to participate in the IMT Des Moines Marathon. The city of Des Moines held bragging rights as people commented on the scenic views, organization of the race and wonderful support from the town.
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| News From: Monday, October 20, 2008 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Des Moines Marathon: In just third marathon, Kiprotich wins men's race
(Des Moines Register)
Running in his third marathon, Geoffrey Kiprotich won the Des Moines Marathon in 2:23:56. Kiprotich said that the weather - 50s with a light breeze - was critical to his race.
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Des Moines Marathon: Terris makes up for '06 with fourth crown in women's race
(Des Moines Register)
Wendy Terris was the women's champion of the Des Moines Marathon for the fourth time in seven years. Terris, the winner in 2002, 2003 and 2005, passed the frontrunner at mile 18 and pulled away to win in 2:49:37.
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| News From: Friday, October 17, 2008 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Venues offer sightlines to watch Des Moines marathon runners
(Des Moines Register)
More than 7,000 athletes will run in the the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday. Fans following a particular athlete can find the runner's projected pace per mile to determine when and where he or she should reach certain points on the course. Factor in the time up to 20 minutes in large marathons - it might take the runner to cross the start line.
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| News From: Friday, October 10, 2008 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Volunteer for the IMT Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
Chris Burch, director of racing events for the Des Moines Marathon, asked for volunteers to help out with the October 19 marathon. More than 1,000 volunteers helped make the race a huge success last year. The 2008 edition is on a path to have record numbers and race officials will push to cover all areas of the race.
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| News From: Thursday, October 9, 2008 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon Breaks Registration Record
(KCCI - Des Moines)
October 19th will mark the start of a record year for the Des Moines Marathon. Last year's race totaled 5,392 runners for the weekend events. Registration for the 2008 edition has already eclipsed 5,440 participants with over a week to go before the race. The race has 35 elite athletes and many former race winners registered.
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| News From: Friday, September 26, 2008 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon on Track to Set Record
(KCCI 8)
The Oct 19 Des Moines Iowa Marathon is on record pace to beat it's registration numbers from a record setting 2007 race. Just over 4,000 participants have registered compared with 2,900 at this time last year. Registration will be available in person on October 17-18 at the Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Sports & Fitness Expo held at the Polk County Convention Complex.
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| News From: Monday, October 22, 2007 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan Matches Des Moines Course Record
(Des Moines Register)
One second is all that separated David Chepkwony from grabbing the new course record. Instead, he had to settle for tying the mark of 2 hours, 22 minutes, 57 seconds set by Simon Sawe in the inaugural 2002 race.
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| News From: Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Veteran Race Announcer Impressed By Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
Comments by Creigh Kelley, a race announcer and emcee for some of the best races in the United States.
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| News From: Friday, October 19, 2007 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Des Moines Marathon Officials Prepared For Bad Weather
(Des Moines Register)
Burch said the only trouble spot is a 14-yard area at mile 17 along the Bill Riley Trail. He said once the rain stops, officials will be out drying the area. A backup plan is in place should Waterworks Park become unusable.
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| News From: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Des Moines Marathon Staying On Course
(WhoTV)
Marathon directors considered changing the course route due to water over the roads. But after clearing away mud and debris, and after talking with meteorologists, they've decided to stick to the original route.
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| News From: Monday, October 15, 2007 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Where (and How) to Watch Des Moines Marathon
(Juice)
Brief information on the marathon and some do/don'ts for watching it.
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| News From: Friday, October 12, 2007 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Chicago Marathoners, Don't Put Your Running Shoes Away
(Sun-times)
Organizers of the Des Moines Marathon -- set for Oct. 21 -- are offering a $15 registration fee discount for Chicago Marathon runners who didn't finish.
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| News From: Monday, October 8, 2007 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Extends Marathon Invites To Chicago Marathon Runners
(Des Moines Register)
The IMT Des Moines Marathon announced today that it will allowed athletes registered for the Chicago Marathon to register for the IMT Des Moines Marathon at a discounted rate of $15 off of the $90 registration fee.
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| News From: Monday, October 30, 2006 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon Is A Winner, Too
(Des Moines Register)
Praise for the marathon from a first-time marathon runner.
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| News From: Monday, October 16, 2006 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan Runner Wins Des Moines Marathon
(KCCI 8)
Kenyan runner Jared Nyamboki won the Des Moines Marathon Sunday, beating training partner and countryman George Towett.
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| News From: Sunday, October 15, 2006 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Kenyan Man, Iowa Woman Win Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
Kenyan runner Jared Nyamboki, of Marietta, Ga., won the Des Moines Marathon today, beating training partner and fellow countryman George Towett. The women's winner was Robyn Friedman.
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| News From: Friday, October 13, 2006 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon Continues Race To Survive, Thrive
(Des Moines Register)
Comments and highlights on the race, which Chris Burch has been trying to grow since he thought that would be cancelled.
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| News From: Thursday, October 12, 2006 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Sunday's Des Moines Marathon Means Road Closures
(KCCI Des Moines)
Information on road closures.
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| News From: Friday, September 16, 2005 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Pre-Race Review/ Lineup |
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Fleet of Feet will Hit the Streets for Des Moines Marathon Thanks to Bernau
(Des Moines Register)
Article on Bernau who now owns the marathon and on the race itself.
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| News From: Sunday, September 11, 2005 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Post-Race Review/ Results |
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Des Moines Marathon Not Just for Runners
(Des Moines Register)
Information on the race, and other events taking place, is given.
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| News From: Monday, August 15, 2005 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon Changes Hands
(WOI-TV)
Endurance Sports Marketing Corp. has announced it's acquisition of the Des Moines IMT Marathon.
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| News From: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon Will Be Run
(WHOTV)
Thanks to a new sponsor the annual Des Moines Marathon is back up and running. Brief details on race and sponsor are given.
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| News From: Monday, March 28, 2005 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Effort to rescue Des Moines Marathon launched
(Des Moines Register)
Mayor Frank Cownie is leading an effort to save the three year old marathon.
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11th-hour Donation Saves Des Moines Marathon
(Des Moines Register)
A West Des Moines insurance company (IMT) will put up $40,000 to assure that the Des Moines marathon stays alive for at least another year.
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| News From: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 |
| | Des Moines Marathon |
| | Human Interest Story |
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Des Moines Marathon on its Last Legs
(Radio Iowa)
Des Moines marathon is growing fast, but no major sponsors have been signed so the financial situation is difficult.
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