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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K
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Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K

Iowa City, Iowa, United States
May 02, 2027
Running

About this race

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois proudly presents the 42nd Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K!

This annual event raises critical funds and awareness to support our mission of keeping families close to each other—and close to the care they need—when they need it the most.

Participants can run, walk, or join virtually, making this a truly family-friendly event open to all ages and ability levels. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome. Race begins and ends at Lower City Park in Iowa City. On-site festivities include pre-race snacks, a kids zone, and awards for top runners across multiple age groups. After the race, stick around and enjoy a FREE lunch on us!

T-Shirt Info:
Register by April 1 to guarantee your official Red Shoe Run T-shirt. Registrations after April 1 will receive shirts on a first-come, first-served basis at packet pickup and on race day.

🚨 NEW for 2026: An updated race route (still starting and ending at Lower City Park)! Click on the yellow button below to watch the preview video of our new route!

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Running

5K Run/Walk

May 02, 2027 5K 10:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Virtual Run/Walk

May 02, 2027 5K 10:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Iowa City.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 9.3° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 21.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 6.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 21.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
22.6
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.4mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
64.5%

About Iowa City

Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K takes place in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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