Outrun the Rays 5k Walk/Run

Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:15 AM CDT

Location: Peosta, IA; Peosta Community Center, 7896 Burds Rd, 52068
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Kids & Youth

Great for: families

Perks & features

Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 8:45 AM CDT · From $15.00
Opens Mar 30, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 9:15 AM CDT · From $25.00
Opens Mar 30, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

Difficulty

Easygoing

5K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the 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 $25. 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 $30 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 warriors to participate & encourage you to wear a team T-Shirt in honor of a loved one who has battled this disease.

Bike Ride starts at 1:00 p.m. at Darkbird Taphouse in Peosta, IA. Two routes are offered. These include 24 miles or 38 miles. To enter into the bike ride, is a free-will donation. For more information visit www.bikeiowa.com or www.OutrunTheRays.org.

Check out our Facebook Page at "Outrun The Rays."

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