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Fire Runner 5k 2027

Date
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Start time
9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $25 · goes up to $30 on Apr 13, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5k5KJun 12, 20279:00 AM$25$30 after Apr 13, 2027–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $25 until Apr 13, then $30 until May 12, then $35 until May 31, then $40 until Jun 12, then $45 until Jun 12.

Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Iowa, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Iowa runs 35:56, about 11:34 a mile, based on 54 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:44 and men in 32:03.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:31 AM, and the 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

2600 E Shaulis Rd,, Waterloo, IA 50701

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2026 results

All results
433
finishers
39:35
median (12:46 /mi)
15:21
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
median 39:3518:181:03:43
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (J3 Timing) for Fire Runner 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Fire Runner 5k?

In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 22:37 or better, the top quarter in 27:56, and half the field in 39:35; the last tenth came in after 56:12.

Third place by age group, 2026 5k
AgeWomenMen
Under 2019:5617:20
20-2924:4522:09
30-3925:3421:42
40-4927:2422:56
50-5933:0132:27
60-6945:25n/a

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

How fast is it?

About average for Iowa 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:56, against 28:20 in a typical Iowa 5K, so times here are about average.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around June 12 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 35% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 86°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Fire Runner 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup will be the day before (6/11/2026) from 3:00-5:00pm. Early packet pickup location is in the Lost Island Themepark car drop off zone directly off Shaulis road, before you enter the parking lot. Race packets will be…

Parking and travel

Travel Accomodations

Book your room at The Isle Casino Hotel! Located across the street from Lost Island, just steps away from fun! The Isle is offering special rates for Fire Runner 5K at $69. Check in on June 11, get some rest and be ready to run the next…

Awards

Age Groups and Awards

Age Groups: 18 and under. 19-35. 36-64. 65+. Age Group Awards: Overall 1st place winner (male and female) and age group winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd, male and female).

Rules and FAQ

FAQ's

Where is the race located? This race will start at Lost Island Themepark (2600 E. Shaulis Road, Waterloo, IA 50701). This is where you will come to pick up your packet and start the race. The race route takes you through Lost Island…

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Race details

Where
2600 E Shaulis Rd,, Waterloo, IA 50701Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 940 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
5K
Editions
2027 (Jun 12, 2027), 2026 (Jun 12, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Fire Runner 5k?
Saturday, June 12, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Apr 13, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Iowa?
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Iowa, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?
5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 433 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 39:35 and the winner ran 15:21.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:56, against 28:20 in a typical Iowa 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
2600 E Shaulis Rd,, Waterloo, IA 50701.

From the organizers

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.

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