Back The Blue Pump N Run
About this race
Pump, Run or Walk to Back the Blue. 5K Pump and Run a participant's score will be based on a combination of how many times he/she can bench press a % of their weight (see weight charts posted on the Facebook page for this event) & 5K race time. Pump and Run athletes can weigh in and lift between 8:00 am and 8:45 am on race day. Race to start shortly after.
To calculate the score, an athlete will reduce their 5K run time by 30 seconds for each successful lift (maximum 30 reps for a maximum of 15-minute reduction. Participants may also just run or walk in the 5k portion of the event. The top male and female participants in each age category will receive a medal. There will be a traveling trophy for top Law Enforcement Official.
Kids dash at 8:45 on race day.
Join fellow runners on September 13, 2025 for the Back The Blue Pump N Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Ames.
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About Ames
Back The Blue Pump N Run takes place in Ames, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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