Run for the Kids 5K - Ottumwa
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About the race
Run for the Kids 5K is a community running event held on November 22, 2026 in Ottumwa, Iowa, at 103 Church Street. The primary distance is 3.1 miles, and participants may walk, run, push a stroller, or use another preferred mode of participation.
Registration opens October 9, 2026 and closes November 6, 2026; the registration fee is $30. The event is part of an annual No Shave November fundraiser that has been held for twelve years.
Proceeds from the race will benefit the family of a child who was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and is receiving treatment at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Planned treatments include daily at-home medication, weekly chemotherapy at the university, and later monthly treatments, with care expected to continue through 2029. Funds raised are intended to support medical expenses, travel to and from the hospital, groceries, household bills, and other family needs.
The description of event options and the stated fundraising purpose are provided by the organizer. Event logistics such as the exact course, participant limits, and race-day procedures are not detailed here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
