The Blazing 5k

Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest!

Event doubles as the USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship.

We will be making a big race announcement in the near future for the 2026 race!

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 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

The 7th edition of the event date is now taking place on October 4th, 2025.

Prizes:

2026 Prize Structure: See Below

Overall 1st M/F : $300 + Shoes

Overall 2nd M/F: $200 + Shoes

Overall 3rd M/F: $100 + Shoes

Overall 4th M/F: $75

Overall 5th M/F: $50

Beyond Recovery Halfway Premium: $100 + Shoes

Men's Elite Team Competition: $500

• Top 3 men score, lowest total wins. (Cross Country Style)
• Tie broke by heads up of lead runners
• Unlimited roster
• Must be registered in the elite category

Women's Elite Team Competition: $500

• Top 3 women score, lowest total wins. (Cross Country Style)
• Tie broke by heads up of lead runners
• Unlimited roster
• Must be registered in the elite category

5k Course Record Bonus: $100

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

5k All-Comers Record Bonus: $TBD

• Male: Frank Omara - 13:37 (1992)
• Female: Shelly Steely - 15:30 (1992)

2025 Total Planned Purse: $3150 + Shoes (x8 pairs)

2024 Total Purse: $3350 + Shoes (8xpairs)

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 16:30
• Male Free Entry 14:45 or faster 
• Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/14/2026
• Female cutoff 20:00
• Female Free Entry 19:00 or faster
• Free Entry Sign Up Opens 4/14/2026
• Feel free to reach out to Tyson Wieland @ Tysonw123@live.com