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See you in 2026!

Event Overview

You DONUT want to miss this year's GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Donut 5k Fun Run & Inspirational Walk for Down Syndrome and GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines!

Why do we run, walk and dash for Down syndrome? Because ACCEPTANCE MATTERS. Because FAMILY MATTERS. Because LEARNING MATTERS. Because EMPOWERMENT MATTERS. Because LOVE MATTERS.

Event participants and guests of GiGi's Playhouse will enjoy tons of fun after the race and walk! Join forces with GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines and with each step you are helping to educate, inspire, and believe.

With the support of our amazing sponsors, runners, walkers and dashers: GiGi’s Playhouse is able to raise critical funds for all of our programs as well as foster awareness and acceptance in our many communities nationwide.

Our Mission

We challenge you to MOVE for ACCEPTANCE

Your Support Changes Lives

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"Time flies when you're having fun, and that's what the Playhouse is. Everyone genuinely cares about each other, and we have a great time together."

- Alyse, Conner's mom 

Event Details

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2006 S Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023

8am Opening and Registration
9am 5K Donut Fun Run
9am Family Fun!
10:15am Kids Dash for Down syndrome
10:30am 1-Mile Inspirational Walk
11am Enjoy donuts, activities and Silent Auction

Adult Walker - $35
Adult Runner - $40
Child Walker - $25
Child Runner - $30
Ind wDS Walker/Runner - $0
Virtual Walker - $30

Thank you to our sponsors!

National Sponsors

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