Miles for Midwives 2026
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM PDT
- Location Saint Paul, Oregon
- Price $51.88
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Miles for Midwives event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the picturesque Champoeg State Park in St. Paul, Marion. This uplifting 5K walk, run, or roll kicks off at 10 AM and is dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role midwives play in enhancing maternal and infant health. As an annual celebration, this event not only honors the dedication of midwives but also supports the American College of Nurse-Midwives Oregon Affiliate and the Oregon Midwifery Council.
Participants can look forward to an engaging community atmosphere while promoting a global initiative for "One Million More Midwives," advocating for improved access to midwifery care for all. Registration is open from March 2nd, with early sign-ups receiving a souvenir T-shirt and a discounted fee of $48. Don’t miss this chance to support midwifery in Oregon and celebrate the incredible work of these professionals! Whether you’re walking with a friend or rolling with family, this pet-friendly event guarantees fun for everyone, rain or shine. Mark your calendars and join us in making a difference!
Participants can look forward to an engaging community atmosphere while promoting a global initiative for "One Million More Midwives," advocating for improved access to midwifery care for all. Registration is open from March 2nd, with early sign-ups receiving a souvenir T-shirt and a discounted fee of $48. Don’t miss this chance to support midwifery in Oregon and celebrate the incredible work of these professionals! Whether you’re walking with a friend or rolling with family, this pet-friendly event guarantees fun for everyone, rain or shine. Mark your calendars and join us in making a difference!
Organiser's Description
MILES FOR MIDWIVES 5K walk/run/roll is at 10AM on MAY 16, 2026 at the beautiful CHAMPOEG STATE PARK, located halfway between Oregon City and Salem. This annual event raises awareness about the impact midwives have on improving outcomes in maternal and infant health and supports two professional midwifery organizations, THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NURSE-MIDWIVES OREGON AFFILIATE and OREGON MIDWIFERY COUNCIL. Please join us in celebrating the important work Midwives provide to women, pregnant people, and families by stepping out in support!
SUPPORT MIDWIFERY IN OREGON
Money raised will go directly to improving maternal health care in Oregon. All proceeds benefit The Oregon Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives [https://oregonmidwives.org] and the Oregon Midwifery Council [https://oregonmidwiferycouncil.org].
RUN IN A MILLION
This year our event is promoting the global call by the International Confederation of Midwives for One Million More Midwives! A global petition calling on policymakers to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce ensuring every woman and gender diverse person can access safe, respectful, high-quality midwife care.
SIGN THE PETITION HERE [https://millionmore.org/petition/]
Learn more about the ICM via their website [https://internationalmidwives.org/]
2026 DONOR ORGANIZATION: THE ANAHUAC PROGRAM
10% OF YOUR REGISTRATION will go directly to the ANAHUAC FARM, a pillar within CAPACES LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, located in Turner Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge and community care, Anahuac exists to support migrant and farmworking Indigenous peoples of the Americas through educational programming, traditional agriculture, and living pharmacy practices rooted in ancestral culture. Through sustainable agriculture, food and remedy distribution, ancestral health practices, and youth education, Anahuac acts as a bridge between ancestral and contemporary ways of living and learning.
You can learn more about this organization via their website CapacesLeadership.org/Anahuac [https://capacesleadership.org/anahuac/] or via their Facebook [https://facebook.com/anahuacprogram] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the_anahuac_program/] pages.
REGISTRATION
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN FROM MARCH 2ND 12:00PM UNTIL THE START OF THE RACE ON MAY 15TH AT 11PM THROUGH THIS EVENT PAGE ON RUNSIGNUP.COM.
REGISTRATIONS IN-PERSON ON MAY 16TH ARE POSSIBLE BUT DO NOT INCLUDE A T-SHIRT AND ARE SLOW TO PROCESS - PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE IF YOU CAN!
* Registrations before May 4th to receive a souvenir T-shirt and a discounted registration price of $48. T-shirt availability is not guaranteed for registrations after May 4th.
* Registrations between May 10th through May 15th do not include a T-shirt but remain discounted at $48
* Registration starting at 5pm on Friday, May 15th, through race day will be $58 and T-shirt availability is not guaranteed. SIGN UP EARLY!
* Registration for ages 16 and under is FREE.
MORE INFORMATION
* Check-in Begins: 9am
* Race Starts: 10am
* This even is pet friendly (leash required)
* Event will proceed, rain or shine
SUPPORT MIDWIFERY IN OREGON
Money raised will go directly to improving maternal health care in Oregon. All proceeds benefit The Oregon Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives [https://oregonmidwives.org] and the Oregon Midwifery Council [https://oregonmidwiferycouncil.org].
RUN IN A MILLION
This year our event is promoting the global call by the International Confederation of Midwives for One Million More Midwives! A global petition calling on policymakers to grow, support, and sustain the global midwifery workforce ensuring every woman and gender diverse person can access safe, respectful, high-quality midwife care.
SIGN THE PETITION HERE [https://millionmore.org/petition/]
Learn more about the ICM via their website [https://internationalmidwives.org/]
2026 DONOR ORGANIZATION: THE ANAHUAC PROGRAM
10% OF YOUR REGISTRATION will go directly to the ANAHUAC FARM, a pillar within CAPACES LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, located in Turner Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge and community care, Anahuac exists to support migrant and farmworking Indigenous peoples of the Americas through educational programming, traditional agriculture, and living pharmacy practices rooted in ancestral culture. Through sustainable agriculture, food and remedy distribution, ancestral health practices, and youth education, Anahuac acts as a bridge between ancestral and contemporary ways of living and learning.
You can learn more about this organization via their website CapacesLeadership.org/Anahuac [https://capacesleadership.org/anahuac/] or via their Facebook [https://facebook.com/anahuacprogram] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the_anahuac_program/] pages.
REGISTRATION
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN FROM MARCH 2ND 12:00PM UNTIL THE START OF THE RACE ON MAY 15TH AT 11PM THROUGH THIS EVENT PAGE ON RUNSIGNUP.COM.
REGISTRATIONS IN-PERSON ON MAY 16TH ARE POSSIBLE BUT DO NOT INCLUDE A T-SHIRT AND ARE SLOW TO PROCESS - PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE IF YOU CAN!
* Registrations before May 4th to receive a souvenir T-shirt and a discounted registration price of $48. T-shirt availability is not guaranteed for registrations after May 4th.
* Registrations between May 10th through May 15th do not include a T-shirt but remain discounted at $48
* Registration starting at 5pm on Friday, May 15th, through race day will be $58 and T-shirt availability is not guaranteed. SIGN UP EARLY!
* Registration for ages 16 and under is FREE.
MORE INFORMATION
* Check-in Begins: 9am
* Race Starts: 10am
* This even is pet friendly (leash required)
* Event will proceed, rain or shine
Races
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Miles for Midwives 5K
Incl. $3.88 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (10:00AM PDT)
$51.88
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