Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run 2026 — Peosta, IA

Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Peosta, IA
Venue
Peosta Community Center
Start Time
8:45 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $35.00
Events
5k, Kids Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for Outrun the Rays 5K Walk/Run costs $15 to $35. Held on May 16, 2026, in Peosta, Iowa, this event features a 1-mile distance and starts at 8:45 AM at Peosta Community Center. The race accommodates both runners and walkers, making it accessible to athletes of varying abilities and training levels. If you're traveling to the area for this event, you'll want lodging within reasonable distance of the community center to keep your pre-race routine simple and stress-free on race morning.

From the Race Organizer
Racers 9 and under can register for the Kids' Fun Run. This race will not be professionally timed, but medals will be given for the top three finishers for boys and girls. Registration will include a t-shirt and race packet. Kids' Fun Run will begin at 8:45 a.m. While we encourage family and friends of melanoma warriors to walk/run together as a team, and wear a team t-shirt to honor a loved one who has battled this disease, you do not need to register as a team. All registrations are individual- see you on race day! The race starts at 9:15 a.m. at the Peosta Community Center and ends at the Peosta Community Center. When you register before May 11, the entry fee is $30. This includes an event t-shirt (For sixes 2XL, add $2). Onsite registration begins at 8:00am and ends at 8:30 a.m. Late entries and same day registration cost is $35 and an event shirt is not guaranteed for the late entries. The 5k Race will be timed and scored by J3 Timing . We invite families & friends of Melanoma war

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run 2026 — Peosta, IA?

Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run 2026 — Peosta, IA takes place on May 16, 2026. The race is held in Peosta, Iowa.

Where is Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run 2026 — Peosta, IA held?

Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run 2026 — Peosta, IA is held at Peosta Community Center in Peosta, Iowa.

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