The Blazing 5k and Mile

  • Date Sun 5th October 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Des Moines, Iowa
  • Price $15.95 - $25.22
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at The Blazing 5k and Mile on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Des Moines, Polk! This thrilling event, now in its 6th year, is not only the fastest 5K in the Midwest but also serves as the USATF Iowa Road 5K State Championship. Runners of all levels, from elite competitors to weekend warriors, are invited to conquer the flat and fast course that begins at Water Works Park. The scenic route provides ample space for spectators to cheer on their favorite runners as they dash through the main loop, culminating in a thrilling sprint down the long straightaway to the finish line.

With a total prize purse of $2,850 plus additional bonuses, including shoes for top finishers and special awards for breaking event records, there's even more reason to bring your A-game! Participants can also look forward to the Mile event, where they’ll have the chance to score prizes as well. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of speed, excitement, and community spirit at The Blazing 5k and Mile!

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE FASTEST 5K IN THE MIDWEST!

EVENT DOUBLES AS THE USATF IOWA ROAD 5K STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

2024 RESULTS [https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1399]

2025 marks the 6th annual Blazing 5k. The last 5 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.

USATF Certified Course: IA21006MF [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=1096]

THE 6TH EDITION OF THE EVENT DATE IS NOW TAKING PLACE ON OCTOBER 5TH, 2025.

PRIZES:

2025 TOTAL PLANNED PURSE: $2850 + Shoes + Event Record Bonuses

5K MALE/FEMALE

1st - $300 + Shoes

2nd - $200 + Shoes

3rd - $100 + Shoes

4th - $75

5th - $50

BLAZING BONUS (BREAK RUNABLAZE TEAM RECORD, ONLY RUNABLAZE IOWA MEMBERS ELGIBLE):

$300

* Casey Owens 16:21
* Jay Welp 14:19

BEYOND RECOVERY HALFWAY PREMIUM M/F:

$100 + Shoes

FLEET FEET FINAL KICK CHALLENGE:

$50

MILE MALE/FEMALE:

1st - $200

2nd - $100

3rd - $50

COMBINED 6.609K MALE/FEMALE:

1st - $100

5K COURSE RECORD MALE/FEMALE:

$100

* Male: Edwin Kurgat - 13:47 (2022)
* Female: Kassie Parker -15:46 (2024)

MILE EVENT RECORD MALE/FEMALE:

$100

* Male: Noah Stevenson 4:15 (2024)
* Female: Kasandra Parker 5:05 (2024)

COMBINED 6.609K EVENT RECORD MALE/FEMALE:

$100

* Adam Moore 18:30 (2024)
* Kasandra Parker 20:51 (2024)

2024 TOTAL PURSE:_ $3350 + Shoes___

2023 TOTAL PURSE: $3540 + 8 pairs of free shoes + Coeur Gear (Women's Winner)

2022 5K PRIZE PURSE: $2100 +shoes

2021 BLAZING 5K PRIZE PURSE: $1750 + shoes

2021 10K INVITE PRIZE PURSE: $2250 + shoes + gear

2020 PRIZE PURSE: $600 + shoes + gift cards

ELITES:

* Male cutoff 16:00
* Male Free Entry 14:45 or faster
* Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/14/2025
* Female cutoff 20:00
* Female Free Entry 19:00 or faster
* Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/14/2025
* Feel free to reach out to Tyson Wieland @ [email protected]

CONTACT:

If you have any questions be contact us at: [email protected].

Races

  • Open 5K Race (No Cutoff Time)

    Incl. $1.07 Fee

    Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $20.07

  • Elite Female 5k Race (Cutoff 20:00)

    Incl. $1.07 Fee

    Sun 5th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $20.07

  • Elite Male 5k Race (Cutoff 16:00)

    Incl. $1.07 Fee

    Sun 5th October 2025 (9:30AM CDT)

    $20.07

  • All-Comer's Mile (No Cutoff)

    Incl. $0.95 Fee

    Sun 5th October 2025 (10:15AM CDT)

    $15.95

  • Open 5K Race + All-Comer's Mile

    Incl. $1.22 Fee

    Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $25.22

  • Elite Female 5k Run + All-Comer's Mile

    Incl. $1.22 Fee

    Sun 5th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $25.22

  • Elite Male 5k Run + All-Comer's Mile

    Incl. $1.22 Fee

    Sun 5th October 2025 (9:30AM CDT)

    $25.22

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Location

2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Shelter House, Des Moines, 50321, IA, United States

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