Mrr Pump N' Run -
About the Event
The Missouri River Runners' Pump N' Run event is back for 2026!
How does it work?
Participants bench press a percentage of their body weight based on their Age/Gender demographic, and for each successful rep completed your 5K time will be reduced by 1 full minute! Check out the 'Event Info' tab for demographic breakdown.
NOTE: Bench press MUST be done prior to race day!
Don't want to pump but still want to run? No problem! A "Traditional 5K" race option is also available!
Deadline to be guaranteed a shirt is July 17th
Join fellow runners on August 1, 2026 for the Mrr Pump N' Run -. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in North Sioux City.
Races Offered
Running
Pump N' Run 5K
A 5K (3.1 miles) run as an out-and-back race along the limestone trails of Adams Homestead with a twist! Bench press your selected weight based off the Age/Gender metric (below) and for every successful rep receive 1 minute off your final 5K race time! Run is at the same time and on the same trail as the Traditional 5K Packet pickup will be at Peak Performance (4501 Southern Hills Dr. Suite 19 Sioux City, IA 51106) at the following times: Thursday, July 30th 12-7 PM Friday, July 31st 9 AM - 6 PM Men Age = Weight % 00-39 = 100% 40-49 = 90% 50-59 = 80% 60-69 = 70% 70 & Over = 60% Women Age = Weight % 00-39 = 70% 40-49 = 60% 50-59 = 50% 60 & Over = 40% *Weight will be rounded up/down to the nearest 5-pound increment at weigh-in* NOTE: Bench press will take place BEFORE race day = during packet pickup either Thursday or Friday.
Traditional 5K
A traditional 5K (3.1 miles) run as an out-and-back race along the limestone trails of Adams Homestead. No deductions or time alteration = you time is what you cross the finish line in! Run is at the same time and on the same trail as the Pump N' Run 5K Packet pickup will be at Peak Performance (4501 Southern Hills Dr. Suite 19 Sioux City, IA 51106) at the following times: Thursday, July 30th 12-7 PM Friday, July 31st 9 AM - 6 PM
About North Sioux City
Mrr Pump N' Run - takes place in North Sioux City, South Dakota, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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