The Blazing 5k

The Blazing 5k Race Information

<h4>Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest!</h4> <h5>Event doubles as the USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship.</h5> <p>NEW in 2026, Team Competitions! See information below.</p> <h3><a href="https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&amp;RId=1594&amp;EId=2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>2025 RESULTS</strong></a></h3> <p>2026 marks the 7th annual Blazing 5k. The last 6 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&#39;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.</p> <p><a href="https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&amp;id=1096" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">USATF Certified Course: IA21006MF</a></p> <p><u><b>The 7th edition of the event date is now taking place on October 4th, 2025.</b></u></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color:#000000"><b>Prizes:</b></span></h3> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><b>2026 Prize Structure: See Below</b></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overall 1st M/F : $300 &#43; Shoes</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overall 2nd M/F: $200 &#43; Shoes</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overall 3rd M/F: $100 &#43; Shoes</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 230 , 126 , 35 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overall 4th M/F: $75</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Overall 5th M/F: $50</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Beyond Recovery Halfway Premium: $100 &#43; Shoes</span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5k Course Record Bonus: $100</span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Male: Edwin Kurgat - 13:47 (2022)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Female: Kassie Parker -15:46 (2024)</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5k All-Comers Record Bonus: $TBD</span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Male: Frank Omara - 13:37 (1992)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Female: Shelly Steely - 15:30 (1992)</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="color:#e67e23">2025 Total Planned Purse: </span></b>$3150 &#43; Shoes (x8 pairs)</span><span style="font-size:12pt"></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="color:#e67e23">2024 Total Purse:</span></b></span><i><span style="color:#000000"> $3350 &#43; Shoes (8xpairs)</span></i><i><span style="color:#000000"></span></i></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="color:#e67e23">2023 Total Purse:</span></b> $3540 &#43; 8 pairs of free shoes &#43; Coeur Gear (Women&#39;s Winner)</span></p> <p><b><span style="color:#e67e23">2022 5k Prize Purse:<span style="color:#000000"> </span></span></b><span style="color:#000000">$2100 &#43;shoes</span></p> <p><b><span style="color:#e67e23">2021 Blazing 5k Prize Purse:</span></b><span style="color:#000000"> $1750 &#43; shoes</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>2021 10k Invite Prize Purse:</b></span> $2250 &#43; shoes &#43; gear</span></p> <p><b><span style="color:#e67e23">2020 Prize Purse: </span></b><span style="color:#000000">$600 &#43; shoes &#43; gift cards</span></p> <h4>Elites:</h4> <ul><li>Male cutoff 16:30</li><li>Male Free Entry 14:45 or faster </li><li>Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/14/2026</li><li>Female cutoff 20:00</li><li>Female Free Entry 19:00 or faster</li><li>Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/14/2026</li><li>Feel free to reach out to Tyson Wieland &#64; <a href="mailto:Tysonw123&#64;live.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tysonw123&#64;live.com</a></li></ul>