Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open 5K Race (No cutoff time) | 5K | 8:30 AM | $15.00 | Pace band → |
| Stroller 5k (No Cutoff Time) | 5K | 8:25 AM | $15.00 | Pace band → |
| Elite Female 5k Race (Cutoff 20:00) | 5K | 8:29 AM | $15.00 | Pace band → |
| Elite Male 5k Race (Cutoff 16:30) | 5K | 8:00 AM | $15.00 | Pace band → |
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About this race
Welcome to the fastest 5k in the Midwest! 2026 RESULTS - Gray’s Lake 2027 marks the 8th annual Blazing 5k. The last 7 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. The 8th edition of the event date is now taking place on Saturday, October 2nd, 2027. Big announcement coming in the next few weeks.
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