Back The Blue Pump N Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 5200 Grand Ave, Ames, IA
- Distance
- Back the Blue Pump N Run · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
Pump, Run or Walk to Back the Blue. 5K Pump and Run a participant's score will be based on a combination of how many times he/she can bench press a % of their weight (see weight charts posted on the Facebook page for this event) & 5K race time. Pump and Run athletes can weigh in and lift between 8:00 am and 8:45 am on race day. Race to start shortly after.
To calculate the score, an athlete will reduce their 5K run time by 30 seconds for each successful lift (maximum 30 reps for a maximum of 15-minute reduction. Participants may also just run or walk in the 5k portion of the event. The top male and female participants in each age category will receive a medal. There will be a traveling trophy for top Law Enforcement Official.
Kids dash at 8:45 on race day.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ames Muni Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ames, IA
Population
66,112
as of 2023
Elevation
932 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Back The Blue Pump N Run?
- Back The Blue Pump N Run is a running race held in Ames, Iowa on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Back The Blue Pump N Run?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Ames, Iowa at 5200 Grand Ave, Ames, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Back The Blue Pump N Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Back The Blue Pump N Run
Oct 10, 2026