2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines IA
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
🏃♂️ Welcome to the Fastest 5k in the Midwest!
🌟 Event Details
- Date: October 5th, 2025
- Location: 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
- Event: Doubles as the USATF Iowa Road 5k State Championship
- Course: Starts on the back loop in Water Works Park, flat and fast loop.
🏆 Prizes
- 2025 Total Planned Purse: $2850 + Shoes + Event Record Bonuses
- 5k Awards: 1st - $300 + Shoes, 2nd - $200 + Shoes, 3rd - $100 + Shoes
- Mile Awards: 1st - $200, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50
- 5k Course Record: Male: Edwin Kurgat - 13:47 (2022), Female: Kassie Parker - 15:46 (2024)
🎖️ Elite Participation
- Male Cutoff: 16:00
- Male Free Entry: 14:45 or faster
- Female Cutoff: 20:00
- Female Free Entry: 19:00 or faster
📞 Contact Information
- Email: tysonw123@live.com
- Free Entry Sign Up Opens: 4/14/2025
- Questions: Reach out to Tyson Wieland
🔗 Additional Information
- Results from 2024: 2024 Results
- Course Certification: USATF Certified Course: IA21006MF
- Event History: Refer to the past purse values and records for context.
- Website: Blazing 5k Race Page
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