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Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids
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Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids

Des Moines, Iowa, United States
May 09, 2026
Running

About this race

 

Join us in-person or virtually at 9am CDT for the 13th 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.

Thank you for your generous support of Mary's Meals and the Race to Feed Kids in Des Moines, Iowa!

*This race is coordinated by Heartland for Kids, 501(c)(3). "Feeding the world's youth with Mary's Meals."

Join fellow runners on May 9, 2026 for the Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Des Moines.

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Running

Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run

May 09, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$45.00
Closed

Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Family Registration (Max 2 Adults)

May 09, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$95.00
Closed

Mary's Meals 5k Walk/Run - Virtual Walker/Runner

May 09, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 10-year monthly averages for May in Des Moines.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 6.8° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 17.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 3.1° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 17.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
22.1
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.2mm

About Des Moines

Mary's Meals' Race to Feed Kids takes place in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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