Red Shoe Run - Iowa City
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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K - Iowa City
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois is hosting the 423rd Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K in Iowa City. The event offers an in-person 5K Run/Walk and a 5K Virtual Run/Walk, both tied to fundraising and awareness for the charity's mission of keeping families close to care when they need it.
The in-person event begins and ends at Lower City Park, located at 200 Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52246. On-site amenities include pre-race snacks, a kids zone, and awards for top runners across multiple age groups. After the race there is a free lunch provided to attendees. Strollers and leashed pets are permitted.
Registration details differ by entry type. Registration opens December 1, 2026. In-person registration closes January 9, 2027; virtual registration remains open through May 3, 2027. The registration fee for both entry types is $40.00. Participants who register by April 1 are guaranteed an official Red Shoe Run T-shirt; later registrants may receive shirts at packet pickup or on race day on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event format accommodates both on-site and virtual participation and includes family-focused elements such as the kids zone and provisions for strollers and pets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
