The Blazing 5k
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The Blazing 5k
The Blazing 5k is a 5-kilometer road race held in Des Moines with the event base at Shelter House, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA 50321, US. The race is in its seventh edition.
The course begins on the back loop in Water Works Park and proceeds clockwise on a flat loop. After that loop there is a timing mat where a prize is awarded to the first person to cross. The route continues onto a main loop that also runs clockwise and finishes on a long straightaway. The main loop provides space for spectators and allows viewing of much of the field. The course is USATF certified with certificate code IA21006MF.
The event includes multiple race fields: Open 5K with no cutoff time; Stroller 5K with no cutoff time; Elite Female 5K with a 20:00 cutoff; and Elite Male 5K with a 16:30 cutoff. Published registration fees list $15 for several divisions and $40 for the stroller division. The event also serves as the USATF Iowa Road 5K State Championship. Team competitions are listed as new for 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
