The Blazing 5k 2024

Name: The Blazing 5k 2024
Start: 2024-10-06T08:00:00-05:00
Location: Des Moines Water Works Park

Schedule

Sun Oct 06 2024 at 08:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Des Moines Water Works Park | Des Moines, IA

https://www.theblazing5k.com/
2024 marks the 5th annual Blazing 5k. The last three years historic races 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.
In 2023 we introduced the mile race!
In 2024, The Blazing 5k will now be a part of the Iowa Road Race League. The race is absolutely free to sign up and will consist of 4 races. You will have to sign up for the races individually past the league registration. Races in the league below. Race League Sign Up
Loop the Lake 8KM - April 13th, 2024 ->$1200 prize purse* -> Free entry to sub 26:00 - 8km (male) or sub 30:00 - 8km (female)
Grand Blue Mile - April 23rd, 2024 ->$1200 prize purse* -> No free entries at this time
Capital Pursuit 10 mile - September 22nd, 2024 -> $1200 prize purse -> Free entry to sub 55:00 - 10 miles (male) or sub 1:00 - 10 miles (female)
The Blazing 5k - October 6th, 2024 -> $2600+ prize purse ->16:00 for elite race entry, 14:30 for free (male) or 20:00 for elite race entry, 17:30 for free entry (female)
*Prizes paid out through Wieland Racing LLC
If all 4 races are completed, runners will earn a IRRL special shirt. If runners wish to purchase a race league shirt, they will be available, but not required to join the league. $15 for the shirt, funds will go to Wieland Racing to support the series.
USATF Certified Course: IA21006MF