Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $27.50 - $80.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Des Moines, Polk, for the 12th Annual Race to Feed Kids, a vibrant event supporting Mary's Meals, an incredible international charity dedicated to providing daily meals to children in their place of education. Kicking off at 9 am CDT, this exciting race offers participants the chance to choose between a 5K walk/run or a family-friendly registration option. Every single race entry contributes to feeding a child at Mcheza School in Malawi for an entire school year, making your participation a meaningful step towards ending hunger and transforming lives.
Whether you prefer to join us in person or participate virtually, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy before and during the race. Plus, if you're inspired to take your support further, you can fundraise for Mary's Meals and earn fantastic rewards, including a free t-shirt for every $100 raised. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a tangible difference while having fun with friends and family. Get ready to lace up your shoes, gather your loved ones, and be a part of this impactful event in Des Moines!
Whether you prefer to join us in person or participate virtually, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy before and during the race. Plus, if you're inspired to take your support further, you can fundraise for Mary's Meals and earn fantastic rewards, including a free t-shirt for every $100 raised. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a tangible difference while having fun with friends and family. Get ready to lace up your shoes, gather your loved ones, and be a part of this impactful event in Des Moines!
Organiser's Description
OVERVIEW
Join us in-person or virtually at 9am CDT for the 12TH ANNUAL Race to Feed Kids in support of Marys Meals [https://www.marysmealsusa.org/fundraising#/detail/701P500000D3HL5IAN], an international feeding charity that provides a daily meal to children in their place of education. This isnt just your average run/walk. EVERY SINGLE RACE REGISTRATION WILL FEED ONE CHILD AT MCHEZA SCHOOL IN MALAWI, AFRICA FOR AN ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR, helping to end hunger and change their story.
Gather with us before and during the race for family-friendly activities!
Thank you for your generous support of Mary's Meals [https://www.marysmealsusa.org/fundraising#/detail/701P500000D3HL5IAN] and the Race to Feed Kids in Des Moines, Iowa!
DONATION & FUNDRAISING OPTIONS
Once again, we're including the ability for you to fundraise for Mary's Meals. Get your family and friends on board to help feed children in their place of education. As an incentive for your fundraising efforts, we've added great perks including:
* FREE MARY'S MEALS T-SHIRT FOR EVERY $100 DONATED OR FUNDRAISED
* Mary's Meals swag
* Refunded race registration
* Meet & Greet invitation with Mary's Meals founder, Magnus Macfarlane-Barrow
JOIN US AND START FUNDRAISING NOW BY CLICKING HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/IA/DesMoines/DesMoinesMarysMeals5kWalkRun10K]. OR CLICK ON THE INCENTIVES TAB TO LEARN MORE.
RACE OPTIONS
* 5K WALK/RUN
* 5K WALK/RUN FAMILY REGISTRATION (MAX 2 ADULTS + CHILDREN)
* 5K VIRTUAL WALK/RUN (PURCHASING T-SHIRT ADDS $5 FOR SHIPPING)
_Note: We do not have 10K options this year. _
SHIRTS: Participants will have the option to purchase Marys meals shirts at a reduced cost during the web registration. Shirts available for purchase include new designs, as well as some of our favorites from the past. Short-Sleeve ($15-$25), Long-Sleeve ($20-$30), and Crew Sweatshirts ($25-$35) will be available.
NON-TIMED / DONATION ONLY: For those wishing for an untimed option, there's no need to register this year! Show up on Race Day and run/walk with the race or stay behind with the Cheer Crew and help us fire up the participants.
FOR INQUIRIES, PLEASE EMAIL US USING THE "QUESTIONS?" BUTTON BELOW.
*This race is coordinated by Heartland for Kids, 501(c)(3). "Feeding the world's youth with Mary's Meals."
Join us in-person or virtually at 9am CDT for the 12TH ANNUAL Race to Feed Kids in support of Marys Meals [https://www.marysmealsusa.org/fundraising#/detail/701P500000D3HL5IAN], an international feeding charity that provides a daily meal to children in their place of education. This isnt just your average run/walk. EVERY SINGLE RACE REGISTRATION WILL FEED ONE CHILD AT MCHEZA SCHOOL IN MALAWI, AFRICA FOR AN ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR, helping to end hunger and change their story.
Gather with us before and during the race for family-friendly activities!
Thank you for your generous support of Mary's Meals [https://www.marysmealsusa.org/fundraising#/detail/701P500000D3HL5IAN] and the Race to Feed Kids in Des Moines, Iowa!
DONATION & FUNDRAISING OPTIONS
Once again, we're including the ability for you to fundraise for Mary's Meals. Get your family and friends on board to help feed children in their place of education. As an incentive for your fundraising efforts, we've added great perks including:
* FREE MARY'S MEALS T-SHIRT FOR EVERY $100 DONATED OR FUNDRAISED
* Mary's Meals swag
* Refunded race registration
* Meet & Greet invitation with Mary's Meals founder, Magnus Macfarlane-Barrow
JOIN US AND START FUNDRAISING NOW BY CLICKING HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/IA/DesMoines/DesMoinesMarysMeals5kWalkRun10K]. OR CLICK ON THE INCENTIVES TAB TO LEARN MORE.
RACE OPTIONS
* 5K WALK/RUN
* 5K WALK/RUN FAMILY REGISTRATION (MAX 2 ADULTS + CHILDREN)
* 5K VIRTUAL WALK/RUN (PURCHASING T-SHIRT ADDS $5 FOR SHIPPING)
_Note: We do not have 10K options this year. _
SHIRTS: Participants will have the option to purchase Marys meals shirts at a reduced cost during the web registration. Shirts available for purchase include new designs, as well as some of our favorites from the past. Short-Sleeve ($15-$25), Long-Sleeve ($20-$30), and Crew Sweatshirts ($25-$35) will be available.
NON-TIMED / DONATION ONLY: For those wishing for an untimed option, there's no need to register this year! Show up on Race Day and run/walk with the race or stay behind with the Cheer Crew and help us fire up the participants.
FOR INQUIRIES, PLEASE EMAIL US USING THE "QUESTIONS?" BUTTON BELOW.
*This race is coordinated by Heartland for Kids, 501(c)(3). "Feeding the world's youth with Mary's Meals."
Races
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Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Mary's Meals T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Family Registration (Max 2 Adults)
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Mary's Meals T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$80.50
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Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Virtual Walker/Runner
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Mary's Meals T-Shirt
$27.50
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