The Blazing 5k and Mile

Sun October 8, 2023 Des Moines, IA 50321 US Directions
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Events

Open Race (Any and everyone is welcome! Bring your speed!)

$30 8:00AM CDT - 8:59AM CDT Registration ends October 6, 2023 at 10:00pm CDT

Elite Female 5k Run Presented by Coeur (Cutoff 20:00)

$30 9:00AM CDT - 9:29AM CDT Registration ends October 6, 2023 at 10:00pm CDT

Elite Male 5k Run (Cutoff 16:00)

$30 9:30AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT Registration ends October 6, 2023 at 10:00pm CDT

All-Comer's Mile

$20 10:15AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration ends October 6, 2023 at 10:00pm CDT

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Description

Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest! Now also the USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship.

2023 marks the 4th annual Blazing 5k. The last three years historic races welcomed elites and runners of all types. The 5k course starts on the back loop in Water Works Park and shoots out the gun going clockwise on the flat and fast loop. At the end of the loop the racers are greeted by a prize for the first person to cross the mat. From there it's another flat and fast main loop going clockwise. This area offers plenty of space for spectators and the field can be seen for almost the entirety of this loop. It finishes on the screaming fast and long straightaway to the finish.

Sign Up by 9/23/2023 to guarantee a shirt

*New this year* - The Mile:

After 3 successful years of racing a fast 5k, we feel confident that we can present to you a equally exciting mile race in addition to the 5k. The race is designed to give everyone a chance to race the best. Shortly after the finish of the men's elite 5k, all are welcome to race the mile along the Blazing 5k's Final Straight. This is another chance to grab a 2nd PR for the day or just see what you can do over the combined 6.609 kilometers. Join us for this new an exciting double! Special pricing for those doubling. Under 12 year olds get to race for $10. 

USATF Certified Course: IA21006MF

Prizes:

2023 Prize Purse:

*Subject to increase:*

Total Purse: $2440 + 8 pairs of free shoes
5k Prize Money:
1st M: $300 + Free Shoes | 1st F: $500 + Coeur Gear + Free Shoes
2nd M/F: $200 + Free Shoes
3rd M/F: $120 + Free Shoes
4th M/F: $80
5th M/F: $50
Course record M/F  - $200
Back loop challenge M/F - $100 + Free Shoes

Mile Prize Money:
1st M/F: $100
2nd M/F: $50
3rd M/F: $20

Combined 6.609km Prize Money:
1st M/F: $200

Top 10 Challenge Bonus: Beat our top 10 all time marks, earn some bonus cash.

Women who run under 17:15 = $100

Men who run under 14:23 = $100

2022 5k Prize Purse: $2100 +shoes

2021 Blazing 5k Prize Purse: $1750 + shoes

2021 10k Invite Prize Purse: $2250 + shoes + gear

2020 Prize Purse: $600 + shoes + gift cards

The 4th edition of the event date is now taking place on October 8th, 2023.

Elites:

  • Male cutoff 16:00
  • Male Free Entry 14:30 or faster 
  • Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/2/2023
  • Female cutoff 20:00
  • Female Free Entry 17:30 or faster
  • Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/2/2023
  • Feel free to reach out to Tyson Wieland @ Tysonw123@live.com

Contact:

If you have any questions be contact us at: tysonw123@live.com or bwhalen21@yahoo.com 

USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship Details

The Blazing 5k is a USATF Sanctioned event and new in 2023 we will be a part of the state road race championships.
There are 4 divisions that will medal 5 deep per gender:
  • Open Race 34 and under
  • Open Race 35-49
  • Open Race 50 and over
  • Elite

Place

2201 George Flagg Pkwy
Shelter House
Des Moines, IA US 50321

Race Weekend Timeline

Friday 10/6/2023

8PM: Online Registration Closes

Saturday 10/7/2023

10AM - 3PM Packet Pickup @ Fitness Sports Clive

Sunday 10/8/2023 - Race Day

6:00AM: Course Opens/Packet Pickup Starts 

7:50AM: Pre-Race Meeting at the start line 

8:00AM: Open 5K Race

8:05AM: Gates close 

8:30AM: Gates open (If available after the Open Race)

8:50AM: Pre-Race Meeting at the start line

9:00AM: Women’s Elite Race

9:05AM: Gates close 

9:15AM: Packet Pickup Closes 

9:20AM: Pre-Race Meeting at the start line

9:30AM: Men’s Elite Race

9:50AM: Gates open

10:05AM: Gates Close

10:15AM: The Blazing Mile (All Racers)

10:30AM: Gates Open

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