Helping Hand Run & Jam

The Helping Hand Run & Jam is a 5k race to raise money and awareness for food insecurity in Warren County. All race profits will be donated to Helping Hand, Indianola's local food pantry. To sign up for the race, you can bring five non-perishable food items, three non-stained/damaged clothing items, or pay $10 when registering. Check-in for the race will begin at 11 am and end at 11:50 am on the 6th behind Outside Scoop and next to the Medicap. Run & Jam is for anyone from a seasoned runner ready to get a new PR to someone looking for a relaxing Saturday morning walk with friends to help a great cause. This event is a down-and-back race on a paved trail (Summerset Trail), so participants can have stable ground while they run. To provide entertainment for runners and spectators, we will have KNIA's Lil Red Radio to help amp up the beginning of the race and speakers playing along the whole trail to keep the fun going. You can use street parking or go to the back parking lot of Wells Fargo (follow signage). Carpooling is highly recommended. Indianola Hyvee will provide water and snacks at the end of the race. Free popsicles are handed out after the race. If you would like a t-shirt, please sign up here before September 23rd at 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call/text at (641) 218-9929 or email us at brandona.barkey@gmail.com. We're excited to see you on October 10th, ready to jam out!

Join fellow runners on October 10, 2026 for the Helping Hand Run & Jam. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Indianola.