The Blazing 5k
- Date Sat 2nd October 2027
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $15.95
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The Blazing 5k on Saturday, October 2nd, 2027, in beautiful Des Moines, Polk! Celebrating its 8th annual edition, this event promises to be the fastest 5K in the Midwest, drawing in elite runners and enthusiasts alike. The race kicks off in Water Works Park, where participants will navigate a flat and fast course designed for speed. Runners will enjoy the thrill of racing through scenic views, with plenty of space for spectators to cheer them on. The excitement builds as the first racer to cross the mat at the end of the loop is awarded a special prize, making this event not just a race, but a celebration of community and athleticism. Don't miss your chance to be part of this thrilling day—mark your calendars for October 2nd, and prepare to blaze through the finish line!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE FASTEST 5K IN THE MIDWEST!
2026 RESULTS - GRAYS LAKE [https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1780&shem=aimgspe]
2027 marks the 8th annual Blazing 5k. The last 7 years have welcomed elites and runners of all types. The 5k course starts on the back loop in Water Works Park and shoots out the gun going clockwise on the flat and fast loop. At the end of the loop the racers are greeted by a prize for the first person to cross the mat. From there it's another flat and fast main loop going clockwise. This area offers plenty of space for spectators and the field can be seen for almost the entirety of this loop. It finishes on the screaming fast and long straightaway to the finish.
THE 8TH EDITION OF THE EVENT DATE IS NOW TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2027. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.
2026 RESULTS - GRAYS LAKE [https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1780&shem=aimgspe]
2027 marks the 8th annual Blazing 5k. The last 7 years have welcomed elites and runners of all types. The 5k course starts on the back loop in Water Works Park and shoots out the gun going clockwise on the flat and fast loop. At the end of the loop the racers are greeted by a prize for the first person to cross the mat. From there it's another flat and fast main loop going clockwise. This area offers plenty of space for spectators and the field can be seen for almost the entirety of this loop. It finishes on the screaming fast and long straightaway to the finish.
THE 8TH EDITION OF THE EVENT DATE IS NOW TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2027. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.
Races
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Open 5K Race (No Cutoff Time)
Incl. $0.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd October 2027 (8:30AM CDT)
$15.95
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Stroller 5k (No Cutoff Time)
Incl. $0.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd October 2027 (8:25AM CDT)
$15.95
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Elite Female 5k Race (Cutoff 20:00)
Incl. $0.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd October 2027 (8:29AM CDT)
$15.95
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Elite Male 5k Race (Cutoff 16:30)
Incl. $0.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd October 2027 (8:00AM CDT)
$15.95
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2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, 50321, IA, United States
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