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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K
Iowa City, IA | Sunday, May 3, 2026Registration OpenCharity / Cause
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois proudly presents the 42nd Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K! This annual event raises critical funds and awareness to support our mission of keeping families close to each other—and close to the care they need—when they need it the most. Participants can run, walk, or join virtually, making this a truly family-friendly event open to all ages and ability levels. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome. Race begins and ends at Lower City Park in Iowa City. On-site festivities include pre-race snacks, a kids zone, and awards for top runners across multiple age groups. After the race, stick around and enjoy a FREE lunch on us! T-Shirt Info: Register by April 1 to guarantee your official Red Shoe Run T-shirt. Registrations after April 1 will receive shirts on a first-come, first-served basis at packet pickup and on race day. NEW for 2026: An updated race route (still starting and ending at Lower City Park) is coming soon—stay tuned!
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
RACE AWARDS
Participant Giveaway
5K: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $40.00 | May 2 | Jan 2 |
| $45.00 | Jan 2 | May 4 |
EVENT SCHEDULE
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP Dates: May 1 and 2 Times: 12pm - 6pm (Friday) and 10:00am-2:00pm (Saturday) Location: SCHEELS 1461 Coral Ridge Ave Coralville, IA 52241 * Pre-race packet pickup is HIGHLY encouraged to minimize congestion on race day. * Pre-race packet pick up is for 5K participants ONLY. (Packets will be mailed to Virtual Run/Walk participants). RACE DAY Sunday, May 3, 2025 Location: Lower City Park; Iowa City, IA 8:00am-9:30am: Walk Up Registration Open 8:00am-9:30am: Already registered
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