DES MOINES, Iowa — The IMT Des Moines Marathon drew thousands to downtown to run a course which takes them throughout the metro.

It’s the 24th annual event, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, a relay, 5K and one-mile walk. Finishers received a medal, along with drinks and food waiting for them at the finish line.

Children’s Charity Connection is the official charity partner of the marathon and have raised over $58,000 to go towards helping patients along with the search for a cure. Kids with Children’s Charity Connection were helping hand out medals to the finishers as they crossed the finish line.

To learn more about the charity, partnership with the marathon and how to donate, click here.