Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids

Des Moines, IA | Saturday, May 9, 2026KidsRegistration OpenCharity / Cause

Join us in-person or virtually at 9am CDT for the 13th annual Race to Feed Kids in support of Mary’s Meals , an international feeding charity that provides a daily meal to children in their place of education. This isn’t 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. Thank you for your generous support of Mary's Meals and the Race to Feed Kids in Des Moines, Iowa! *This race is coordinated by Heartland for Kids, 501(c)(3). "Feeding the world's youth with Mary's Meals."

Available Distances

Awards & Prizes

Results & Medals

Participant Giveaway

5K: Mary's Meals T-Shirt

Registration & Pricing

Distance	Price	Opens	Closes
5K	$25.00	Jan 20	Apr 4
	$35.00	Apr 4	May 4
	$45.00	May 4	May 9

Schedule of Events

Celebrate Mary's Meals on Saturday, May 9, 2026 ♥ 7:30: Celebration of Mary's Meals Kick-Off ♥ Coffee, Donuts, & Music ♥ Visit with our team members to share your Mary's Meals stories or hear ours! ♥ 7:30 - 8:30 am: Pre-Race 5K Bib & T-Shirt Pick-Up ♥ 8:00 - 10:00 am: Mary's Meals Merch Store ♥ Classic Tees, Long-Sleeve, Sweatshirts & more... including designs not available online! ♥ GOODBYE Clearance Rack (Original, Vintage, & Discontinued Designs) ♥ 8:00 - 10:00

Bib Pickup

**We will update the 2026 Bib Pick-up Times & Locations once they've been finalized. We will offer a Friday afternoon and Saturday morning pick-up like we have in years past. 2025 RACE INFO (Not yet updated for 2026) We have several bib pickup options available: Friday, May 8, 2025 from 3 - 6 pm at Fleet Feet (Des Moines, IA) Saturday, May 9, 2025 from 7:30 - 8:30 am at the east-side of the Women of Achievement Bridge (Des Moines, IA) Women of Achievement Bridge (between the Robert D Ray

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