Iowa · 5K
The Blazing 5k
The Blazing 5k is a 5K event held in Des Moines, Iowa. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Race day
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- 5K
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the The Blazing 5k
Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest! Event doubles as the USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship. NEW in 2026, Team Competitions! See information below. 2025 RESULTS 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 th…
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The Blazing 5k: common questions
- When is the The Blazing 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Where is the The Blazing 5k held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the The Blazing 5k offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the The Blazing 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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