The Blazing 5k
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 📍 Des Moines, IA
Date📅 Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Location📍 Des Moines, IA
Get ready to fly through Des Moines on a lightning-fast course that's become a Midwest favorite! This year marks the 7th running of the event, which serves as Iowa's official USATF Road 5k State Championship, and it's adding exciting team competitions for 2026. You'll cruise two flat, spectator-friendly loops through Water Works Park before finishing with an exhilarating straightaway that'll have you sprinting to the mat.
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Sun, Oct 4, 2026
The Blazing 5k