2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines IA
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
The Blazing 5k Race Description
Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest!
Event Overview
- Date: October 4th, 2026
- Location: 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
- Event: USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship
- Announcement: A big race announcement will be made soon!
2025 Results
Course Details
- Course Start: Back loop in Water Works Park
- Course Loop: Clockwise on a flat and fast loop
- Prize: Awarded to the first person to cross the mat
- Finish Line: On a long, fast straightaway
USATF Certified Course: IA21006MF
Prizes
2026 Prize Structure
- Overall 1st M/F: $300 + Shoes
- Overall 2nd M/F: $200 + Shoes
- Overall 3rd M/F: $100 + Shoes
- Overall 4th M/F: $75
Additional Prizes
- Overall 5th M/F: $50
- Beyond Recovery Halfway Premium: $100 + Shoes
- Men's Elite Team Competition: $500
- Women's Elite Team Competition: $500
Course Record Bonus
- 5k Course Record: Male: Edwin Kurgat - 13:47 (2022)
- 5k Course Record: Female: Kassie Parker - 15:46 (2024)
All-Comers Record Bonus
- Male: Frank Omara - 13:37 (1992)
- Female: Shelly Steely - 15:30 (1992)
Total Purse History
- 2025 Total Purse: $3150 + Shoes (x8 pairs)
- 2024 Total Purse: $3350 + Shoes (8 pairs)
- 2023 Total Purse: $3540 + 8 pairs of free shoes + Coeur Gear (Women's Winner)
- 2022 5k Prize Purse: $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
Sign Up for Free Entry Opens: 4/14/2026
Contact: Reach out to Tyson Wieland at Tysonw123@live.com
For More Information
Visit the official race page: The Blazing 5k
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