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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Jun 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.
Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Iowa, which costs $30 right now.
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.
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.
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.
Aggregated from official results (J3 Timing) for Fire Runner 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 19:56 | 17:20 |
| 20-29 | 24:45 | 22:09 |
| 30-39 | 25:34 | 21:42 |
| 40-49 | 27:24 | 22:56 |
| 50-59 | 33:01 | 32:27 |
| 60-69 | 45:25 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
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.
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.
What the organizers of Fire Runner 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and 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
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: 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
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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