The Blazing 5k

OCT
5
2025
Read all about the The Blazing 5k on 5 Oct 2025 in Des Moines.
Sun 5 Oct 2025
7 kilometers 5 kilometers

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About the race

The Blazing 5k and Mile is an annual running event held in Des Moines, Iowa, at Water Works Park. Known as the fastest 5k in the Midwest, the race features a USATF-certified, flat, and fast course that loops clockwise through scenic park areas, offering excellent spectator views. The event includes multiple races: an open 5k with no cutoff, elite male and female 5k races with time cutoffs, and an all-comer's mile.

It also serves as the USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship with divisions by age and elite status. The race offers substantial prize money, bonuses, and attracts elite and recreational runners alike. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km
Elite Female 5k Run + All-Comer's Mile
7 km
Elite Male 5k Run + All-Comer's Mile
7 km
Open 5k Race + All-Comer's Mile
5 km
Elite Female 5k Race
5 km
Elite Male 5k Race
5 km
Open 5k Race
All-Comer's Mile

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