Live Your Best Life 5k
About the Event
Join us for the Live Your Best Life Sensory Walk & 5K, an inclusive charity run and walk in Iowa City designed for participants of all abilities. Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a new PR, a casual walker enjoying the morning with friends, or a family looking for a fun community event, this is for you.
Hosted by Systems Unlimited, this event supports people living with disabilities and mental health needs across Eastern Iowa. For 55 years, Systems Unlimited has worked to remove barriers and create opportunities so the people we serve can live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.
Join fellow runners on November 7, 2026 for the Live Your Best Life 5k. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Iowa City.
Races Offered
Running
Virtual 5K
Can’t make it to Iowa City on race day? You can still be part of the Live Your Best Life Sensory Walk & 5K with our Virtual 5K option. Complete your 3.1-mile run or walk anywhere you choose between November 7–14. Whether you participate on a treadmill, in your neighborhood, or on your favorite trail, you’ll still be joining a community committed to inclusion and wellness. Virtual participants receive the same race swag and can celebrate their accomplishment alongside everyone participating in person. Registration Includes Official event t-shirt Sensory item 5K Finisher Medal designed by a person served by Systems Unlimited
5K
Ready to challenge yourself? Our 5K Run/Walk offers a scenic and rewarding course through Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. Participants will begin by traveling through the Sensory Walk portion of the course, experiencing the interactive stations before continuing on to the full 5K route. Beyond the sensory section, the course opens up into a clear running path, giving runners and walkers space to find their rhythm and focus on the race. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the run, the 5K provides a meaningful way to support the mission of Systems Unlimited. Registration Includes Official event t-shirt Sensory item 5K Finisher Medal designed by a person served by Systems Unlimited
1-Mile Sensory Walk
Our 1-Mile Sensory Walk is the heart of the Live Your Best Life Sensory Walk & 5K, designed to be welcoming, accessible, and engaging for participants of all abilities. Along the route at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, participants will experience interactive sensory stations that celebrate movement, creativity, and fun. Walk through scented bubbles, run through colorful ribbon tunnels, explore art displays, pop bubble wrap, and pass through our beloved flower tunnel. This event is perfect for families, first-time participants, and anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxed walk while celebrating inclusion and community. Registration Includes Official event t-shirt Sensory item 1-Mile Finisher Enamel Pin designed by a person served by Systems Unlimited
KIDS Registration for Sensory Walk
For children ages 12 or under. Registration for the Kids walk includes: an Event Shirt, a Fidget item, a 1-Mile Finisher Pin
KIDS Registration for 5K
For children ages 12 or under. Registration for the Kids 5K includes: an Event Shirt, a Fidget item, a 5K Finisher Medal
About Iowa City
Live Your Best Life 5k takes place in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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