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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
5200 Grand Ave, Ames IA
5K
49–66°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
55–75°F
rain
2024
50–78°F
dry
2023
37–61°F
dry
2022
45–75°F
dry
2021
61–75°F
dry
2020
59–75°F
dry
2019
44–69°F
rain
2018
41–67°F
dry
2017
44–47°F
rain
2016
52–68°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 10
Sunny · 65–82°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 65°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 22 mph
About this race
Pump, Run or Walk to Back the Blue. 5K 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. Pump and Run athletes can weigh in and lift between 8:00 am and 8:45 am on race day. Race to start shortly after.
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. Participants may also just run or walk in the 5k portion of the event. The top male and female participants in each age category will receive a medal. There will be a traveling trophy for top Law Enforcement Official.
Kids dash at 8:45 on race day.
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