Miles for Midwives 2026

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! NEW! Southern Oregon Event We are proud to announce that there will be a secondary Miles for Midwives Oregon 5K on May 17th at Pacifica (A Garden in the Siskiyous) located in Williams, OR. The event will start at 2pm on Sunday. ( the day after the main event ). To register for this race, please select the relevant option during your registration. Thank you for sharing our efforts supporting midwifery across Oregon! 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 and the Oregon Midwifery Council . 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 Learn more about the ICM via their website 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, tradition