The Blazing 5k

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 16:00Male Free Entry 14:30 or faster Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/2/2023Female cutoff 20:00Female Free Entry 17:30 or fasterFree Entry Sign Up Opens 4/2/2023Feel free to reach out to Tyson Wieland @ [email protected] Contact:

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