Move for Adoption by Iowans for Adoption
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 1:00PM CDT
- Location Ames, Iowa
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Move for Adoption" event on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Ada Hayden Park in beautiful Ames, Iowa. This heartwarming occasion, hosted by Iowans for Adoption, is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and funds for children in need of loving, permanent homes. Participants can take part in various activities, including a 5K run starting at 1:10 PM and a fun run for kids at 1:15 PM. Whether you're walking, running, rolling, or simply cheering from the sidelines, you can choose to cover any distance, making this event truly inclusive for everyone!
With registration fees starting at just $20 for walkers and $35 for runners, each participant will receive a short-sleeved shirt, food, beverages, and fun swag. Families of four can join in for just $65, ensuring a memorable day for all. Your participation will directly support efforts to help children in foster care find safe and loving families while promoting community education about adoption. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of fun and camaraderie!
With registration fees starting at just $20 for walkers and $35 for runners, each participant will receive a short-sleeved shirt, food, beverages, and fun swag. Families of four can join in for just $65, ensuring a memorable day for all. Your participation will directly support efforts to help children in foster care find safe and loving families while promoting community education about adoption. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of fun and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Presented by Iowans for Adoption with Title Sponsor: Iowa Farm Bureau
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location: Ada Hayden Park, Ames, Iowa
Event: Move for Adoption Walk/Run --walk, run, roll, stroll, watch ANY distance
Purpose: Raise awareness and funds to help children find safe, permanent, loving families through adoption and foster care education, family assistance, and community outreach.
Schedule
12:35 to 12:55 PM: Shirt pickup and registration
1:00 PM: Opening remarks
1:10 PM: 5K run starts
1:15 PM: Kids' fun run; Any distance walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch
Runner (5K): $35: Includes 1 short-sleeved shirt, registration, food, beverages, balloons, and swag. Medals for first place in many age categories.
Walker / Spectator (In-Person) $20
Includes 1 short-sleeved shirt, registration, food, beverages, balloons, swag, and more! Walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch any distance .01 miles to endless.
Virtual Participant: $30
Participate from anywhere in the world! Walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch any distance, from .01 miles to endless. Includes 1 short-sleeved shirt mailed directly to you.
Family of 4 Walkers: $65
Covers four walkers. Includes 4 short-sleeved shirts, registration, food, beverages, balloons, and swag. Walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch any distance.
How Your Support Helps
A quick tip: At checkout, Zeffy will ask if you would like to add a contribution to support their platform. To skip this fee and send your full payment to IFA, just choose "Other" from the dropdown and enter 0.
Event goals
Help children waiting to be adopted from foster care find safe, stable, permanent, loving homes
Recruit more foster and adoptive families
Educate communities about foster care, adoption, and Iowa's Safe Haven Act
Provide assistance to families pursuing permanency
Build community support for children who need safe, stable, permanent families
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location: Ada Hayden Park, Ames, Iowa
Event: Move for Adoption Walk/Run --walk, run, roll, stroll, watch ANY distance
Purpose: Raise awareness and funds to help children find safe, permanent, loving families through adoption and foster care education, family assistance, and community outreach.
Schedule
12:35 to 12:55 PM: Shirt pickup and registration
1:00 PM: Opening remarks
1:10 PM: 5K run starts
1:15 PM: Kids' fun run; Any distance walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch
Runner (5K): $35: Includes 1 short-sleeved shirt, registration, food, beverages, balloons, and swag. Medals for first place in many age categories.
Walker / Spectator (In-Person) $20
Includes 1 short-sleeved shirt, registration, food, beverages, balloons, swag, and more! Walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch any distance .01 miles to endless.
Virtual Participant: $30
Participate from anywhere in the world! Walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch any distance, from .01 miles to endless. Includes 1 short-sleeved shirt mailed directly to you.
Family of 4 Walkers: $65
Covers four walkers. Includes 4 short-sleeved shirts, registration, food, beverages, balloons, and swag. Walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch any distance.
How Your Support Helps
A quick tip: At checkout, Zeffy will ask if you would like to add a contribution to support their platform. To skip this fee and send your full payment to IFA, just choose "Other" from the dropdown and enter 0.
Event goals
Help children waiting to be adopted from foster care find safe, stable, permanent, loving homes
Recruit more foster and adoptive families
Educate communities about foster care, adoption, and Iowa's Safe Haven Act
Provide assistance to families pursuing permanency
Build community support for children who need safe, stable, permanent families
Races
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5K Run, Walk, Kids' Run, Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 18th October 2026 (1:00PM CDT)
$38.10
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/move-for-adoption--2026 ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND EVEN WITHOUT REGISTERING.
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Location
5205 Grand Ave, Ames, 50010, IA, United States
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