Back The Blue Pump N Run

🏋️‍♂️ Event Overview

• Activity: Pump, Run or Walk to Back the Blue.
• Date: 2025-09-13.
• Location: 5205 Grand Street, Ames, IA.
• Registration Link: Back The Blue Pump N Run.

🏃‍♀️ Race Details

• Pump and Run: A participant's score will be based on a combination of how many times he/she can bench press a % of their weight (see weight charts posted on the Facebook page for this event) & 5K race time.
• Weigh In: Pump and Run athletes can weigh in and lift between 8:00 am and 9:15 am on race day.
• Start Time: Race to start shortly after weigh in.

🏅 Scoring and Awards

• Score Calculation: To calculate the score, an athlete will reduce their 5K run time by 30 seconds for each successful lift (maximum 30 reps for a maximum of 15-minute reduction).
• Participation: Participants may also just run or walk in the 5k portion of the event.
• Awards: The top male and female participants in each age category will receive a medal.
• Trophy: There will be a traveling trophy for top Law Enforcement Official.