2025 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children

  • Date Sat 6th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Washington, District of Columbia
  • Price $15.95 - $26.25
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 2025 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" Run/Walk on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, starting at 8 AM in the beautiful Rock Creek National Park, Washington, DC. This inspiring event marks the 13th annual gathering dedicated to benefiting Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children. Participants can choose to join in-person or take part virtually from anywhere in the world, making it accessible for everyone who wants to make a difference.

Check-in begins at 7 AM, and there will be free parking available at 5220 16th St. NW. After the run/walk, stay for a fantastic after-party filled with snacks, music, and fun activities! Organize your own 5K team or kick off a fundraiser to support this noble cause, with awards for the largest team and the biggest fundraiser. Together, we can achieve more than we can alone, so lace up your shoes and be part of a heartwarming event that brings hope and joy to children in need! Remember, the run/walk will go on rain or shine unless there’s dangerous weather, so come prepared for a memorable day of kindness and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US SEPTEMBER 6 AT 8AM FOR OUR 13TH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK TO BENEFIT IRAQI ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN! Participate in-person at beautiful Rock Creek National Park in Washington, DC or join us virtually from ANYWHERE in the world. Come for the run/walk. Stay for the after-party with snacks, music, and other activities. Check-in starts at 7am. Free parking at 5220 16th St.NW, Washington, DC. No race day registrations.

TOGETHER, WE CAN DO MORE THAN WE CAN ALONE! ORGANIZE YOUR OWN 5K TEAM OR START A FUNDRAISER FOR IRAQI CHILDREN. AWARDS GO TO THE LARGEST 5K TEAM AND THE BIGGEST FUNDRAISER. THE RUN/WALK IS ON, RAIN OR SHINE UNLESS THERE IS DANGEROUS WEATHER. NO REFUNDS.

_The Iraqi Children Foundation [https://www.iraqichildren.org/](ICF) intervenes in the lives of Iraqi kids who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and recruitment by criminals, traffickers, and extremists. Across Iraq - from Baghdad to Mosul and Fallujah - ICF provides loving care to orphans and vulnerable children through education, legal protection, nutrition, rescue from the streets and child labor, medical and disability care, and fun! ICF is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian US based, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity (26-1394773). Learn more about us here. [https://www.iraqichildren.org/]_

Races

  • 2025 GLOBAL "In THEIR SHOES 5K" to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children

    Incl. $1.25 Fee & Race Shirt

    Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $26.25

    Free parking at 5220 16th St.NW, Washington, DC. Arrive early - between 7:00 and 7:45 to check in and get your race shirt. No race day registrations.
  • 2025 Global "In Their Shoes 5k" - Virtual Race

    Incl. $0.95 Fee

    $15.95

    We will post updates on locations globally where people are participating in the 5K.

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Location

Rock Creek Park, 5220 16th St NW - Parking, Washington, 20011, DC, United States

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