Foster Care Fun Run 5k

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From Share My Smile

  • Date Sat 16th May 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie
  • Price $40.00
  • Races 1 race

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Poster for a Foster Care Fun Run 5K on May 16, 2026, at Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Features families running and event details; “Every Mile Brings a Smile.”.

Foster Care Fun Run 5k

Sat 16th May 2026

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Event summary

Join us for the Foster Care Fun Run 5k, happening on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the beautiful Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie! Organized by Share My Smile, this uplifting event is part of Foster Care Awareness Month, dedicated to raising funds for foster and adoptive care families in the greater Omaha/Council Bluffs area.

Participate in this exciting 5k run and help make a difference in the lives of foster children and families. All proceeds will directly support programs and events designed to uplift and empower those in the foster care community. Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends and family, and be part of this meaningful day that combines fitness, fun, and a heartfelt cause!

Foster Care Fun Run 5k

Sat 16th May 2026

Poster for a Foster Care Fun Run 5K on May 16, 2026, at Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Features families running and event details; “Every Mile Brings a Smile.”. Logo for a “Foster Care Fun Run 5K” with a heart-shaped outline framing silhouettes of two adults and two children running. Text reads, “Every Mile Brings a Smile” and “share my smile: A Program for Foster & Adoptive Families.”. A gold medal with a yellow ribbon reads "1st Annual Fun Run" and "for foster care." The center features a blue and yellow smiley face and the words "share my smile" against a scenic green and blue background.

Organiser's Description

May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Share My Smile is sponsoring an event to raise money for foster and adoptive care families in the greater Omaha/Council Bluffs area. Proceeds will go towards funding programs and events that support foster kids and families in the area.

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  • Foster Care Fun Run 5k

    $40.00

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  • Foster Care Fun Run 5k

    $40.00

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Course Details

Flat course along the Missouri River on the Iowa side, across from downtown Omaha.

What's Included

Shirts and medals will be included for race participants. We will have supporting vendors and organizations related to foster care at the event.

  • Medals for all finishers
  • T-shirts for all participants who register by April 26th
  • Awards for the Top 3 finishers by age group
  • Run the river walk below the Bob Kerry Bridge!

Parking

There is plenty of available parking at the venue. There is also easy access from the Bob Kerry Bridge if you chose to park on the Omaha side and walk over.

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Location

Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, Council Bluffs Levee Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, United States

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