Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids
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Event Overview
The Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids is a fundraising event held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. It supports the international charity Mary's Meals, which provides daily meals to children at their places of education. Each registration for the event directly funds meals for one child for an entire school year at Mcheza school in Malawi.
The event is coordinated by the nonprofit organization Heartland for Kids.
Event Distances
The event offers the following registration options:
- Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run: An in-person 5k walk or run event.
- Family Registration (Max 2 Adults): A registration option for families.
- Virtual Walker/Runner: An option for participants to complete the 5k distance remotely from any location.
Location
The in-person event starts and finishes at the Women of Achievement Bridge on the east side of the Des Moines River, at 700 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
