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Sunday, October 3rd, 2027
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines IA
Marathon
54–73°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
48–71°F
dry
2025
64–87°F
dry
2024
52–77°F
dry
2023
70–86°F
dry
2022
53–76°F
dry
2021
60–76°F
dry
2020
47–56°F
rain
2019
46–58°F
dry
2018
56–84°F
dry
2017
63–81°F
rain
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About this race
Off the success of The Blazing 5k, Blazing Race Productions looks to continue to build the race weekend. New in 2027, The Blazing Marathon will look to provide a cheap, fast, accurate, and accessible race for those at the pointy end of Midwest racing. While the race is not invite only, we will be looking to prevent too much overlap by having you submit race results that hit our event standards.
Women's Marathon Entry Standards
Marathon - 3:00
Half-Marathon - 1:25
Men's Marathon Entry Standards
Marathon - 2:30
Half-Marathon - 1:12:30
Open Marathon Entry Standard
Marathon - 3:00
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