Iowa ORI Fundraiser
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Elma, Iowa
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Iowa ORI Fundraiser on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the charming town of Elma, Howard. This exciting event features a scenic 5K run, aptly named "Run for Hope," designed to support Orphan Resources International (ORI) and their vital work with orphanages in Guatemala. The race kicks off at the picturesque intersection of the bike trail and road, leading participants on an out-and-back course that showcases the beauty of the area, including a lovely stretch past Lylahs Marsh. Known for being one of the flattest and fastest routes around, this is the perfect opportunity to set a personal best while making a meaningful impact.
Every step you take in this 5K helps provide essential resources, food, and counseling for children who have faced hardship and abuse. Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run, your participation is a powerful way to support ORI's mission. Since its inception, ORI has expanded its reach significantly, helping over 50 homes and providing comprehensive support to ensure that these vulnerable children receive the care they need. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in the lives of children in need while enjoying a fun and uplifting community event!
Every step you take in this 5K helps provide essential resources, food, and counseling for children who have faced hardship and abuse. Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run, your participation is a powerful way to support ORI's mission. Since its inception, ORI has expanded its reach significantly, helping over 50 homes and providing comprehensive support to ensure that these vulnerable children receive the care they need. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in the lives of children in need while enjoying a fun and uplifting community event!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR HOPE 5K FOR ORPHAN RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL
THE LOCATION OF THE RACE IS AT:
4839 150TH ST ELMA, IA US 50628
The race will follow an out-and-back course, starting and finishing at the intersection of the bike trail and the road. Runners will head out past Lylahs Marsh before turning around and returning to the finish. This is one of the flattest, fastest, and most scenic courses in the areaperfect for setting a personal best!
View the full course map here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dsf7oTQe95GaxYxQ8
Join us for a 5K fundraiser to support Orphan Resources International and their mission to care for and equip orphanages in Guatemala. Every step you take helps provide food, resources, and counseling to children who have endured hardship and abuse.Your participation helps ORI continue to serve. Whether you walk, jog, or run, youre making a difference!
In 2002, Rod and Sarah traveled to Guatemala with the only thought of seeing their baby girl they planned to adopt. During their trip they visited several orphanages including the home where their daughter lived. They recognized there was a great need for a support network.
Feeling Gods calling to help they developed Orphan Resources International on a small scale. The took 2 teams to Guatemala the first year to help do work at the homes and supported 2 or 3 private orphanages with food and donations. Since then, with Gods help and so much support ORI has grown to serve 50+ homes and take 10+ work team a year. After hearing and seeing the abuse most of these children have to endure before coming to live at the homes, we have started offering counseling. We hope to keep growing that to offer counseling to all the homes we support. Our goal is to continue to supply resources to the orphanages of Guatemala so they can continue operating in the mission that God has called them to do.
THE LOCATION OF THE RACE IS AT:
4839 150TH ST ELMA, IA US 50628
The race will follow an out-and-back course, starting and finishing at the intersection of the bike trail and the road. Runners will head out past Lylahs Marsh before turning around and returning to the finish. This is one of the flattest, fastest, and most scenic courses in the areaperfect for setting a personal best!
View the full course map here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dsf7oTQe95GaxYxQ8
Join us for a 5K fundraiser to support Orphan Resources International and their mission to care for and equip orphanages in Guatemala. Every step you take helps provide food, resources, and counseling to children who have endured hardship and abuse.Your participation helps ORI continue to serve. Whether you walk, jog, or run, youre making a difference!
In 2002, Rod and Sarah traveled to Guatemala with the only thought of seeing their baby girl they planned to adopt. During their trip they visited several orphanages including the home where their daughter lived. They recognized there was a great need for a support network.
Feeling Gods calling to help they developed Orphan Resources International on a small scale. The took 2 teams to Guatemala the first year to help do work at the homes and supported 2 or 3 private orphanages with food and donations. Since then, with Gods help and so much support ORI has grown to serve 50+ homes and take 10+ work team a year. After hearing and seeing the abuse most of these children have to endure before coming to live at the homes, we have started offering counseling. We hope to keep growing that to offer counseling to all the homes we support. Our goal is to continue to supply resources to the orphanages of Guatemala so they can continue operating in the mission that God has called them to do.
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Iowa ORI 5k 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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