Run For Her Life
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Run For Her Life - Newton, IA
Run For Her Life is the sixth annual event held in Newton, Iowa on April 25, 2026. The event offers multiple race formats, including virtual and in person options, and a children’s fun run. Distances and formats include:
- 5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk
- 5K IN-PERSON Run/Walk
- Half-Marathon VIRTUAL Run/Walk
- Half-Marathon IN-PERSON Run/Walk
- Kid Fun Run
The event location is listed as 403 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208. The in person portion will feature live music, a free beer from Gezellig Brewing Company or a craft soda alternative, and a food truck. The race is described as an open course; police officers and volunteers will direct traffic at major intersections. Participants are expected to follow all traffic laws.
The organizer and beneficiary is the Phoenix Phase Initiative, an Iowa based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports women who have been sexually trafficked. The organization provides a place of acceptance, counseling, and job skills training to help women and their children rebuild their lives.
Shirt availability is tied to registration timing. To be guaranteed a shirt on race day, registrations should be completed by April 6, 2026. Registrations after that date will receive shirts produced after April 25 and distributed later. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.