Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids

May 10, 2025 9:00 AM
Location: Women of Achievement Bridge, 700 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA US 50309

Mary's Meals, May 10, 2025, Race starts at 9 AM

Join us in-person or virtually at 9am CDT for the 12th annual Race to Feed Kids in support of Mary’s Meals, an international feeding charity that provides a daily meal to children in their place of education. This isn’t just your average run/walk. Every single race registration will feed one child at Mcheza school in Malawi, Africa for an ENTIRE school year, helping to end hunger and change their story. 

Race Options

  •  5K Walk/Run - $25
  • 5K Walk/Run Family Registration (Max 2 adults + children) - $75
  • 5K Virtual Walk/Run (purchasing t-shirt adds $5 for shipping) - $25

Note: We do not have 10K options this year. 

Shirts: Participants will have the option to purchase Mary’s meals shirts at a reduced cost during the web registration. Shirts available for purchase include new designs, as well as some of our favorites from the past. Short-Sleeve ($15-$25), Long-Sleeve ($20-$30), and Crew Sweatshirts ($25-$35) will be available.

Non-Timed / Donation Only: For those wishing for an untimed option, there's no need to register this year! Show up on Race Day and run/walk with the race or stay behind with the Cheer Crew and help us fire up the participants.

Donation & Fundraising Options 

Once again, we're including the ability for you to fundraise for Mary's Meals. Get your family and friends on board to help feed children in their place of education. As an incentive for your fundraising efforts, we've added great perks including:

  • FREE Mary's Meals T-Shirt for every $100 donated or fundraised 
  •  Mary's Meals swag
  • Refunded race registration
  • Meet & Greet invitation with Mary's Meals’ founder, Magnus Macfarlane-Barrow

Register