
Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Principal River Walk, 50309
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A welcoming 5K fundraiser in Des Moines, supporting women's health and empowerment as part of the Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering.
- For a Cause
Great for
- For a Cause
Join the Run, Walk, and Roll 5K in Des Moines, Iowa, a meaningful event supporting the Women of the ELCA health initiative, Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls. This 5K is a dedicated fundraiser, welcoming everyone to participate and contribute to a vital cause. Held during the Triennial Gathering, which convenes 1000 women leaders, it's an opportunity to connect, move, and make a difference with a community focused on wellness and empowerment.
What to expect
- Participate in a 5K run, walk, or roll, with all abilities welcome.
- Support the Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls health initiative.
- Be part of the larger Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering.
Standout details
- Fundraiser for women's health
- Part of the Triennial Gathering
- Open to everyone
- Run, Walk, and Roll options
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Vibe Check
Steady Effort
warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
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The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls
The Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering takes place every three years and gathers 1000 women leaders, participants, and newcomers for four days of worship, inspiring speakers, workshops, service projects, and more! The theme for the 2026 Triennial Gathering is "I am Worthy" focusing on Psalm 139:14 “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14
The 5K Run, Walk and Roll is a fundraiser to support the work of the Women of the ELCA health initiative, Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls.
EVERYONE is welcome to register and participate!
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