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Title:	2025 Celebration of Marys Meals: Race to Feed Kids
Date:	5/10/2025 (Saturday)
Address:	Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
Location:	Des Moines, IA
Hours:	8:00 AM
Cost/Cover:	Fundraise or Donate $100 - Get a FREE Mary's Meals Shirt!
Contact Info:	lovereacheseverywhere@gmail.com

Details:

Join us in-person or virtually for the 12th 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.

5K Run / Walk Kid's Activities Merch / Store (including items not sold online!) Sweet Treats

Race Registration Options:> 5K Walk/Run> 5K Walk/Run Family Registration (Max 2 adults + children)> 5K Virtual Walk/Run (purchasing t-shirt adds $5 for shipping)

Register Today (Early Bird Pricing ends April 5th): https://runsignup.com/marysmealsracetofeedkids

Tentative Schedule of Events: 8:00 - Merch/Store & Kid's Corner Opens9:00 - 5K Race Start Time5K awards immediately following race

Fundraise or Donate $100 - Get a FREE Mary's Meals Shirt! Learn more at the link above.

"Feed the Hungry Near & Far" Food Drive - Once again for 2025, we're partnering with a local food pantry! Bring a non-perishable item to the Race to Feed Kids and help us feed our neighbors.

Not a runner? Not a problem! This is more than a run/walk it's a CELEBRATION OF MARY'S MEALS! Come and join us (registration not required for those not participating in 5K).

FAQs> Family-friendly event (strollers are common)> Dogs on a leash are welcome! > Mary's Meals Store will open by 8:00 am - including items ONLY available IN-PERSON - so stop by and check out some new Mary's Meals merch! > 5K: Our bibs are chipped, so if you're running late - no worries! We welcome Day-of Registrations and ask that you bring your smart-phone to complete registration. > We invite anyone not interested in the 5K to stay and help us CHEER on the participants!