Outrun the Rays 5k

MAY
16
2026
This community event in Peosta, Iowa, features a timed 5k and a Kids Run for participants aged 9 and under. It encourages participation in support of melanoma awareness, with team shirts welcomed. A separate, donation-based bike ride is also offered on the same day.
Sat 16 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Events

The event includes two options:

  • 5k
  • Kids Run, which is open to participants aged 9 and under.

Location

The event starts and finishes at the Peosta Community Center on Burds Road in Peosta, Iowa.

Details

For the 5k, registration before a specified date costs $25 and includes an event t-shirt, with an additional fee for size 2XL. Onsite registration is available for a higher fee, but a shirt is not guaranteed for late entries. The 5k will be professionally timed and scored, with results posted online.

The Kids Run is not professionally timed, but medals will be awarded to the top three boy and girl finishers. Registration for the Kids Run includes a t-shirt and race packet.

The event encourages families and friends of melanoma warriors to participate and wear team shirts to honor loved ones, though team registration is not required.

A separate bike ride with two route options is also mentioned. Participation in the bike ride is by free-will donation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Kids Run