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5K Run/Walk

Price: $40
Time: 10:00AM CDT 12:00PM CDT
Registration Opens December 1, 2026 at 12:00am CST

Virtual Run/Walk

Price: $40
Registration Opens December 1, 2026 at 12:00am CST

Event Description

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois proudly presents the 423rd Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K!

This annual event raises critical funds and awareness to support our mission of keeping families close to each other—and close to the care they need—when they need it the most.

Participants can run, walk, or join virtually, making this a truly family-friendly event open to all ages and ability levels. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome. Race begins and ends at Lower City Park in Iowa City. On-site festivities include pre-race snacks, a kids zone, and awards for top runners across multiple age groups. After the race, stick around and enjoy a FREE lunch on us!

T-Shirt Info:
Register by April 1 to guarantee your official Red Shoe Run T-shirt. Registrations after April 1 will receive shirts on a first-come, first-served basis at packet pickup and on race day.

 

Become a Sponsor

Interested in becoming a Red Shoe Run sponsor?  Please check out our Sponsorship Opportunities link above and contact Heather Younker at hyounker@rmhc-eiwi.org to partner with us.

Volunteer at Red Shoe Run

Please contact Ashley Dockendorf  at adockendorf@rmhc-eiwi.org with any questions about volunteering. 

Our Families are Our Why!

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