2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines IA
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
🏃♂️Welcome to the Blazing 5k!
Event Details
- Date: October 4, 2026
- Location: 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
- Event Type: USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship
- Course: Flat and fast loop in Water Works Park
🏆Prizes
2026 Prize Structure: See Below
- Overall 1st M/F: $300 + Shoes
- Overall 2nd M/F: $200 + Shoes
- Overall 3rd M/F: $100 + Shoes
- Overall 4th M/F: $75
📅2026 Event Highlights
- 7th Annual: Celebrating this milestone event
- Team Competitions: New for 2026!
- Start line: Back loop in Water Works Park
- Prize mat: First runner across the mat will receive a special prize
💰Total Prize Purse
2025 Total Planned Purse: $3150 + Shoes (x8 pairs)
Prior years' purses:
- 2024: $3350 + Shoes (8 pairs)
- 2023: $3540 + 8 pairs of free shoes + Coeur Gear (Women’s Winner)
- 2022: $2100 + shoes
🌟Elites
- Male cutoff: 16:30
- Male Free Entry: 14:45 or faster
- Female cutoff: 20:00
- Female Free Entry: 19:00 or faster
For inquiries, reach out to Tyson Wieland at Tysonw123@live.com
For more information about the race, visit: Blazing 5k Race Page
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