GiGi's Dash for Down Syndrome - Ankeny
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GiGi's Playhouse Donut 5K and Walk for Down Syndrome
GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines holds the GiGi's Playhouse Donut 5K and Walk for Down Syndrome on 08/22/2026 at DMACC, 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA. The event offers an in-person 5K and walk and a virtual walk option.
Registration categories and pricing are listed as early bird and regular rates: Adult Walker $25 early bird, $30 regular; Adult Runner $35 early bird, $40 regular; Child Walker $20 early bird, $25 regular; Child Runner $30 early bird, $35 regular; Individual with Down syndrome Walker/Runner free; Virtual Walker $25 early bird, $30 regular.
Registered participants can create personal fundraising pages; funds support free educational and therapeutic programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families in Central Iowa. Donation and sponsorship options are available for those who do not attend in person.
Important event dates provided by the organizer include a July 22 deadline to guarantee an event shirt, an August 1 deadline for teams to earn a yard sign, and August 22 onsite registration with higher prices and no guaranteed t-shirt. The donation cutoff date is 02/28/2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
