Events
Open 5K Race (Any and everyone is welcome! Bring your speed!)
Elite Female 5k Run (Cutoff 20:00)
Elite Male 5k Run (Cutoff 16:00)
All-Comer's Mile
Open 5K Race + All-Comer's Mile
Elite Female 5k Run + All-Comer's Mile
Elite Male 5k Run + All-Comer's Mile
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!
In 2024, The Blazing 5k will now be a part of the Iowa Road Race League. The race is absolutely free to sign up and will consist of 4 races. You will have to sign up for the races individually past the league registration. Races in the league below. Race League Sign Up
Loop the Lake 8KM - April 13th, 2024 ->$1200 prize purse* -> Free entry to sub 26:00 - 8km (male) or sub 30:00 - 8km (female)
Grand Blue Mile - April 23rd, 2024 ->$1200 prize purse* -> No free entries at this time
Capital Pursuit 10 mile - September 22nd, 2024 -> $1200 prize purse -> Free entry to sub 55:00 - 10 miles (male) or sub 1:00 - 10 miles (female)
The Blazing 5k - October 6th, 2024 -> $2600+ prize purse ->16:00 for elite race entry, 14:30 for free (male) or 20:00 for elite race entry, 17:30 for free entry (female)
*Prizes paid out through Wieland Racing LLC
If all 4 races are completed, runners will earn a IRRL special shirt. If runners wish to purchase a race league shirt, they will be available, but not required to join the league. $15 for the shirt, funds will go to Wieland Racing to support the series.
USATF Certified Course: IA21006MF
The 5th edition of the event date is now taking place on October 6th, 2024.
Prizes:
2024 Total Purse: $2850 + Shoes + Course Record Bonuses
- 5k M/F: 1st - $300 + Shoes, 2nd - $200 + Shoes, 3rd - $100 + Shoes, 4th - $75, 5th - $50
- Beyond Recovery Halfway Premium M/F: $100 + Shoes
- Fleet Feet Final Kick Challenge: $50
- Mile M/F: $200, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50
- Combined 6.609k M/F: $100
- 5k Course Record M/F: $100
- Male: Edwin Kurgat 13:47 (2022)
- Female: Cailie Logue15:55 (2023)
- Mile Course Record M/F: $100
- Male: Noah Rasmussen 4:22 (2023)
- Female: Riley McMahon 5:12 (2023)
- Combined 6.609k M/F: $100
- Noah Rasmussen 18:39 (2023)
- Riley McMahon 22:22 (2023)
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 4/14/2023
- Female cutoff 20:00
- Female Free Entry 19:00 or faster
- Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/14/2023
- Feel free to reach out to Tyson Wieland @ Tysonw123@live.com
Contact:
If you have any questions be contact us at: tysonw123@live.com.
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:
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Open Race 34 and under
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Open Race 35-49
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Open Race 50 and over
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Elite
Place
Shelter House
Des Moines, IA US 50321
Race Weekend Timeline
Friday 10/4/2024
3-6PM Packet Pickup @ Fleet Feet Des Moines
8PM: Online Registration Closes
Saturday 10/5/2024
10AM - Course Preview at Waterworks Park (Packet's available at run if requested)
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
Race Contact Info
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