The Blazing Marathon
The Blazing Marathon is a running race on October 3, 2027 in Des Moines, IA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 3, 2027 (355 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Off the success of The Blazing 5k, Blazing Race Productions looks to continue to build the race weekend. New in 2027, The Blazing Marathon will look to provide a cheap, fast, accurate, and accessible race for those at the pointy end of Midwest racing. While the race is not invite only, we will be looking to prevent too much overlap by having you submit race results that hit our event standards.
Women's Marathon Entry Standards
Marathon - 3:00
Half-Marathon - 1:25
Men's Marathon Entry Standards
Marathon - 2:30
Half-Marathon - 1:12:30
Events
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
70°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Intl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
About Des Moines, IA
City Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
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355
Days to train
- Race
- The Blazing Marathon
- Date
- October 3, 2027
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The Blazing Marathon
Oct 3, 2027