University of Iowa's Relay For Life Ribbon Run 5K

Come Relay with us! The American Cancer Society @ University of Iowa student organization is hosting a 5K run and walk event this year before our traditional Relay For Life festivities. Relay For Life has been an annual student event at the University of Iowa for over ten years and this year, we're excited to race for a cure! The 5K starts at 10:30 am with Relay Fest immediately to follow with a food truck, ceremony speakers, and games!

Location: Hubbard Park, Iowa City, IA

5K path: along the Iowa River Corridor Trail/Lower City Park Trail along the Iowa River (see map below)

Opening Ceremony speeches: 10 am

Race Start Time: 10:30 am

Relay Fest: immediately following 5K until 1 pm

DAY-OF ESSENTIALS: 
Ribbon Run in-person check-in will open at 9 am on April 26th at Hubbard Park. During this time, all participants will be required to sign a waiver and photo release form. If you have registered online through RunSignUp, you have signed these waivers during the registration process. 
We encourage runners to wear comfortable running shoes and t-shirt/sweatshirts pertaining to a cancer awareness ribbon of your choosing! For example, gold is for childhood cancer, pink is for breast cancer, lavender is for all cancer types, etc. 
Opening Ceremony begins at 10 am then RACE STARTS at 10:30 am!
There will be water stations and volunteers along the route to assist and cheer you on. Due to construction, this year's race will double-back, please look for directional signs or markers to follow the route. 

The Ribbon Run & Relay Fest is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. All proceeds benefit cancer research grants, lodging services for cancer patients like the Russel and Ann Gerdin Hope Lodge in Iowa City, patient programs across the country, and more. To read more about ACS, visit cancer.org.