Iowa ORI Fundraiser
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- 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, a vibrant event taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Elma, Howard. This exciting 5K Run for Hope is not only a chance to challenge yourself on one of the flattest and fastest courses in the area, but it also supports a noble cause—Orphan Resources International (ORI). The race starts and finishes at the intersection of the bike trail and the road, leading participants on an scenic out-and-back route that winds past Lylahs Marsh.
Every step taken during this 5K helps provide essential food, resources, and counseling to children in Guatemala who have faced significant hardships. Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run, your participation makes a real difference in the lives of these children. Since its inception, ORI has grown from a small initiative to a vital support network for over 50 orphanages, ensuring that children receive the care and support they deserve. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors—come run for hope with us!
Every step taken during this 5K helps provide essential food, resources, and counseling to children in Guatemala who have faced significant hardships. Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run, your participation makes a real difference in the lives of these children. Since its inception, ORI has grown from a small initiative to a vital support network for over 50 orphanages, ensuring that children receive the care and support they deserve. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors—come run for hope with us!
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.
Iowa ORI Fundraiser
