May 1, 2016 8:00 am - May 3, 2015 12:00 pm
Cost:
$15-$80
Ronald McDonald House
730 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City , IA 52246 United States

Additional Information

Once again 104-5 KDAT is proud to support the Annual “Red Shoe Run/Walk” for the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Iowa City. Be sure to join Ronald McDonald and wear your Red Sneakers (or anything Red) for the event!

Hundreds of runners and walkers will hit the streets of Iowa City in the to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois.  What continues to make the event unique is that the event is actually older than the Ronald McDonald House it supports.  It was the facilities first fundraiser, and continues to this day attracting over 1,200 participants last year and raising nearly $40,000!

The event is composed of a Half Marathon run for competitive runners, the 5k run/walk and 1 mile distance for families, and the Ronald's Kids Dash for the little ones.  The half marathon is also part of “Iowa’s Longest Marathon,” along with the Iowa City School  District’s Run for the Schools in October.

  • The Half Marathon is scheduled to start at 8:00 AM
  • The 1 Mile Race is scheduled to start at 8:10 AM
  • Ronald's Run is scheduled to start at 8:45 AM
  • The 5k Run/Walk is scheduled to start at 9:00 AM

Whether walking to support the cause, in memory of a lost child, in honor of a happy recovery, or simply for your health, all runners and walkers of all skill levels and their families are invited, as well as corporate groups and other supporters.  We’ll see you at the Finish Line!  For all information, including route map, lo

 

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois:Founded in 1985, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. RMHC-EIWI provides care and comfort to children and their families by supporting its cornerstone program, the 31-room “home away from home” Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City. RMHC-EIWI also supports not-for-profit children’s programs and students making a difference in eastern Iowa and western Illinois through its grants and scholarships program.

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