Run For Her Life
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Overview
The Run For Her Life takes place in Newton, IA on April 25, 2026. This is the sixth annual edition. The event benefits the Phoenix Phase Initiative, an Iowa-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports women who have been sexually trafficked by providing shelter, counseling, and job-skill training. The in-person event location is listed as 403 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208.
Events and logistics
The event includes multiple distance options:
- 5K (in-person and virtual)
- Half-Marathon (in-person and virtual)
- Kid Fun Run
Published entry fees are $35 for the 5K events, $50 for the half-marathon events, and $20 for the Kid Fun Run. Registration closes on April 25, 2026. Participants who register by April 6, 2026 are guaranteed a shirt the day of the event; those who register after April 6 will receive a shirt made after April 25 and distributed later.
The in-person race will feature live music, a free beer or craft soda from Gezellig Brewing Company, and a food truck. The course is described as open; police and volunteers will direct traffic at major intersections and participants are asked to follow traffic laws. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
