Sun, Oct 3, 2027
Des Moines, IA
Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after Jan 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.
The Blazing Marathon in Des Moines is built for fast runners. The field is kept competitive through entry standards, so you submit qualifying results before you can register. That process keeps the field tight and the pace honest, which shapes the whole feel of race morning.
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