IMT Des Moines Marathon expecting big boost after Twin Cities Marathon was canceled - KCCI Des Moines

Des Moines Marathon expecting big boost after Twin Cities Marathon was canceled

IMT Des Moines Marathon expecting big boost after Twin Cities Marathon was canceled

When the Twin Cities Marathon was canceled Sunday morning, the day of the race, there was disappointment.

A runner from Des Moines who was signed up to run in the Twin Cities said she understood the cancellation because of the black flag weather conditions.

"I think it was the right call with the heat," Julianna Biedenfeld said.

When the Twin Cities Marathon was canceled, many runners set their sights on The IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 15.

"I am signed up to run in a couple weeks here," Biedenfeld said.

She is one of hundreds of more runners expected to compete in Des Moines.

Jake Jass is the IMT Des Moines Marathon director. He is expecting the number of runners this year to double.

"The IMT Des Moines Marathon, we usually host about 1,500 runners. I think we will get an additional 1,500, if not more, from the Twin Cities," Jass said.

Jass says it is part of the effort to accommodate runners from the Twin Cities Marathon.

Efforts include a section on the registration page specifically for Twin Cities Marathon runners.

Registration continues at the Des Moines Marathon's website.