Run for the Kids 5K
- Date Sun 22nd November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Ottumwa, Iowa
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Run for the Kids 5K on Sunday, November 22, 2026, in Ottumwa, Wapello, as we come together to support a truly noble cause! This uplifting event is dedicated to helping the Runyon family, specifically 3-year-old Ashtyn, who is bravely battling B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. With your participation, we can make a meaningful impact on her family's journey as they navigate the challenges of childhood cancer.
Every step taken in this 5K will contribute to easing the financial burdens faced by the Runyon family, including medical bills and travel costs to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. For over a decade, local hero Levi Ritz has championed families in need through his "No Shave November" initiative, and this year, he has dedicated his efforts to Ashtyn and her loved ones. Lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and be a part of this heartwarming event that promises not only to promote fitness but also to foster community spirit and compassion. Let’s show Ashtyn and her family the love and support they need during this challenging time!
Every step taken in this 5K will contribute to easing the financial burdens faced by the Runyon family, including medical bills and travel costs to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. For over a decade, local hero Levi Ritz has championed families in need through his "No Shave November" initiative, and this year, he has dedicated his efforts to Ashtyn and her loved ones. Lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and be a part of this heartwarming event that promises not only to promote fitness but also to foster community spirit and compassion. Let’s show Ashtyn and her family the love and support they need during this challenging time!
Organiser's Description
Lace up your tennis shoes and join us for a good cause! Ashtyn Runyon, who will turn 3 years old in November, was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in June of this year and is undergoing treatment at the University of Iowa Stead Family Childrens hospital. All proceeds from this race will directly benefit the Runyon family.
Every year for the last 12 years, Levi Ritz, a police officer with the Ottumwa Police Department, has hosted his annual "No Shave November" fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting a local kiddo and their family who are in the trenches of childhood cancer.
This year, Levi has chosen Ashtyn Runyon and her family. Ashtyn's family include her parents, Thayne and Madyson, and her 1 year old sister, Bristyl.
Ashtyn's treatments are expected to continue until 2029, with daily chemo medication at home, weekly chemotherapy at the University, followed by monthly treatments, also at the University.
Let's rally around Ashtyn & her family and show them love & support through this difficult time. All money raised will support the Runyon's with medical bills, groceries, gas traveling to and from the hospital, food, household bills, and other places as they see fit.
If you have any questions about the 5K itself, you can reach out to Kendra Thompson at 641-777-2288
Every year for the last 12 years, Levi Ritz, a police officer with the Ottumwa Police Department, has hosted his annual "No Shave November" fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting a local kiddo and their family who are in the trenches of childhood cancer.
This year, Levi has chosen Ashtyn Runyon and her family. Ashtyn's family include her parents, Thayne and Madyson, and her 1 year old sister, Bristyl.
Ashtyn's treatments are expected to continue until 2029, with daily chemo medication at home, weekly chemotherapy at the University, followed by monthly treatments, also at the University.
Let's rally around Ashtyn & her family and show them love & support through this difficult time. All money raised will support the Runyon's with medical bills, groceries, gas traveling to and from the hospital, food, household bills, and other places as they see fit.
If you have any questions about the 5K itself, you can reach out to Kendra Thompson at 641-777-2288
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Run for the Kids 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sun 22nd November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
Feel free to walk, run, push a stroller, or whatever you'd prefer
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103 Church Street, Ottumwa, 52501, IA, United States
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