# Back The Blue Pump N Run

- **When:** Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 5200 Grand Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-162440-back-the-blue-pump-n-run

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Ames/BackTheBluePumpNRun?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-162440-back-the-blue-pump-n-run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162440-back-the-blue-pump-n-run) — data from Run This (runthis.run).