
From the Organizer
Join us for the Mahaska Health 15th Annual Run in the Sun 5k race and 2k walk at Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa on Saturday August 1, 2026.
Please accept this invitation to gather with friends and family in support of our Hospice Serenity House. Your generosity helps us meet the greatest needs of our patients and families while making a lasting, positive impact in the lives of people in our community. We are thankful for your continued support of Run in the Sun, all funds raised will go to support our Hospice Serenity House and families we serve in their greatest time of need.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oskaloosa, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
844 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run In The Sun 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Track Camp (Girls & Boys) June 23-25, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
16 miles away
Brian Schnebbe Memorial 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
35 miles away
Cheer Camp June 29-July 1st, 1st - 3rd Grade
16 miles away
Pleasantville Firecracker Sunset Run
33 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Run In The Sun 2026
Aug 1, 2026