Back The Blue Pump N Run

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Ames, Iowa
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Back The Blue Pump N Run on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in beautiful Ames, Story! This unique event combines fitness and fun, inviting participants to pump, run, or walk in support of our law enforcement community.

Join the excitement with the 5K Pump and Run, where your performance is scored based on a creative combination of bench pressing and running. Participants will have the chance to weigh in and lift between 8:00 am and 9:15 am on race day, with the race kicking off shortly after. Each successful lift can reduce your 5K run time by 30 seconds, allowing for a maximum time reduction of 15 minutes! Whether you choose to compete in the Pump and Run or simply enjoy the 5K by running or walking, there’s something for everyone. Medals will be awarded to the top male and female participants in each age category, along with a special traveling trophy for the top Law Enforcement Official. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to show your support and have a blast!

Organiser's Description

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 9:15 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.

Races

  • Pump N Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race Tshirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

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Location

1325 6th st, Ames, 50010, IA, United States

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