The Blazing 5k and Mile

Sun October 6, 2024 Des Moines, IA 50321 US Directions
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Events

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

$20 8:00AM CDT - 8:59AM CDT Registration Opens February 28, 2024 at 12:00pm CST

Elite Female 5k Run (Cutoff 20:00)

$20 9:00AM CDT - 9:29AM CDT Registration Opens February 28, 2024 at 12:00pm CST

Elite Male 5k Run (Cutoff 16:00)

$20 9:30AM CDT - 10:00AM CDT Registration Opens February 28, 2024 at 12:00pm CST

All-Comer's Mile

$20 10:15AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration Opens February 28, 2024 at 12:00pm CST

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Description

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

2023 RESULTS

2024 marks the 5th 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.

In 2023 we introduced the mile race!

Full 2024 details to be released as we get closer.

USATF Certified Course: IA21006MF

The 5th edition of the event date is now taking place on October 6th, 2024.

Prizes:

2024 Total Purse: TBD

2023 Total Purse: $3540 + 8 pairs of free shoes + Coeur Gear (Women's Winner)

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

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 10/4/2024

8PM: Online Registration Closes

Saturday 10/5/2023

10AM - 3PM Packet Pickup @ Fitness Sports Clive

Sunday 10/6/2023 - 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)

8:45AM: Open Awards Ceremony - At the Finish Line

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

10:00AM: Elite 5k awards ceremony - At the Finish Line

10:05AM: Gates Close

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

10:30AM: Gates Open

10:45AM: Mile + Combined award ceremony - At the Shelter

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