The Sunglasses Run 5K Volunteer Registration

Packet Pickup (Friday) High Priority

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 31, 2026

1:30 pm CDT - 6:00 pm CDT (At least 3 more needed)

Details

Packet Pickup - Responsible for assigning and handing out bibs. Will help with distribution of sunglasses. A smartphone will be required for this position.

Location

Sports Fitness - Swanson Depot, 8810 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325

Packet Pickup (Race Day) High Priority

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You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

August 1, 2026

6:30 am CDT - 8:30 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Packet Pickup - Responsible for assigning and handing out bibs. Will help with distribution of sunglasses. A smartphone will be required for this position.

Location

Lauridsen Amphitheater - Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Start/Finish Line Volunteer High Priority

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August 1, 2026

7:30 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (Minimum met, 2 spots remaining)

Details

Medals/Snacks/Water - Setup & monitor snacks (bananas & granola bars) and medals (set out on table and hand out as finishers cross).

Location

Lauridsen Amphitheater - Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Aid Station High Priority

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August 1, 2026

7:15 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Aid Station - Setup, fill, and distribute water cups. Meet at amphitheater, can drive over to aid station at Gray's Lake. Items will be staged, but will need to be assembled.

Location

Lauridsen Amphitheater - Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Course Monitor Medium Priority

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August 1, 2026

7:15 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 4 more needed)

Details

Responsible for being on the course to encourage runners and direct them on the course.

Location

Lauridsen Amphitheater - Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321