The Sunglasses Run 5K
About this race
You'll have it made in the shade at this fun event celebrating summer in the heart of Des Moines! The Sunglass Run 5K starts at the beautiful Lauridsen Amphitheater and takes participants on a scenic route around Gray's Lake, one of the city's most popular outdoor destinations. This family-friendly event features a 5K run/walk followed by a kids run, making it a perfect morning for participants of all ages.
All 5K participants will receive a finisher medal and a pair of Goodr sunglasses! Designed to keep you looking cool while staying active, Goodr sunglasses are a favorite among runners and outdoor enthusiasts. Rather than selecting from a limited number of styles during registration, participants will choose their preferred pair from a larger selection at packet pickup on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don't need the sunglasses? No problem, you can opt out and save $12 on your registration. Participants can also add an event shirt for just $10.
Sign up today and enjoy a memorable run around Gray's Lake while helping us raise funds for our amazing charity partner, Head for the Cure!
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Running
5K Run/Walk
Kids Fun Run
Based on the number and age of kids, there maybe multiple heats at different distances.
Virtual 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Des Moines, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 8:32 PM local time (CDT) in Des Moines on August 1, 2026 — 14h 22m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — The Sunglasses Run 5K
5K Run/Walk · 230 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Otte | 18:32 | 5:59 /mi |
| 2 | Jaxon Popenhagen | 19:59 | 6:27 /mi |
| 3 | Christian Jones | 20:25 | 6:35 /mi |
| 4 | Paige Schieber | 20:40 | 6:40 /mi |
| 5 | Emma Udey | 20:56 | 6:45 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 69 Des Moines events
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