From the Organizer
Now is your chance to be Fire Runner Champion... 5K style!
Join us on June 12, 2026 for the Lost Island Fire Runner 5K. This race takes you to the relaxing vibes of Lost Island Waterpark, as you drift around the lazy river (on the sidewalk of course!) and back to the high thrill vibes of Lost Island Themepark. Here you will snake your way through Tamariki, Udara, Awa, Yuta, and ending in Mura at Fire Runner, the winner of the USA Today Readers' Choice Awards for Best New Theme Park Attraction of 2025. Come for the race, stay for the rides and kick your weekend off right.
Registration Includes:
- Race Entry
- Entry to the Lost Island Theme Park day of race
- Fire Runner 5K t-shirt
- Race bib
- **Additional Purchase Required for
Ticket to Lost Island Water Park on race day* $25 Additional Addon
For more information about Lost Island parks, visit www.thelostisland.com
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Friday, 6/12
High
85°
Low
63°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
24%
Wind
7 to 13 mph
Host City
About Waterloo, IA
Population
66,947
as of 2023
Elevation
862 ft
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 94 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fire Runner 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fire Runner 5k?
- Fire Runner 5k is a running race held in Waterloo, Iowa on June 12, 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 Fire Runner 5k?
- Friday, June 12, 2026 in Waterloo, Iowa at 2600 E Shaulis Rd,, Waterloo, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fire Runner 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fire Runner 5k
Jun 12, 2026