Join us on September 19th!
5K Walk/Run in person or virtual!
Saturday, September 19th at 9am
Water Works Park Back Loop, Des Moines
Whether you're walking, running, or simply showing up in support, this event has something for everyone. Enjoy a full morning of connection with a 5K Walk/Run, a fun ½-mile Kid’s Run, coffee, food trucks, face painting, and more!
Remember The Race With Us!
The turnout for the 5K in 2025 was truly remarkable, with over double the attendance from the previous year. The Walk With You 5K raised over $36,000 in 2025—well beyond our original goal.
These funds directly support our mission to provide enduring care and tailored resources to families navigating child loss. Every registration, every donation, and every helping hand contributed to this milestone.
We hope to see you this year to build upon last year’s impact!
Whether you're walking, running, or simply showing up in support, this event has something for everyone. Create a team in honor of a child, purchase a personalized yard sign with a child’s name, and be inspired with every step taken along the route. Hosted by Walk With You, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families through the unimaginable loss of a child, this event is more than just a race, it’s a space to honor, remember, and give back. Every dollar raised goes directly toward furthering our mission of compassionate grief support.
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One Representative Only, First Response at this Level is Selected
Logo on event t-shirts (largest and top-tier placement)
Logo featured on certain event signage
Logo featured as sponsor at start and finish line
Recognition in email newsletter, on event website, and during the event
Opportunity to say a few words at the event and present gift cards to winners in each race category
4 social media shoutouts (pre- and post-event)
Opportunity to include promotional item in race swag bags
Custom 50% off discount code to share with your network, plus 5 free race entries
Opportunity to host a booth at packet pickup the evening before
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Large logo on event t-shirts
Logo featured on certain event signage
Logo featured as sponsor at certain mile marker or event station
Recognition in email newsletter, on event website, and during the event
4 social media shoutouts (pre- and post-event)
Opportunity to include promotional item in race swag bags
Custom 25% off discount code to share with your network, plus 2 free race entries
Opportunity to host a booth at the event
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Medium logo on event t-shirts
Logo featured on certain event signage
Mention during event program
2 social media shoutouts
Opportunity to include promotional item in swag bags
Custom 15% off discount code to share with your network
Opportunity to host a booth at the event
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Small logo on event t-shirts
Logo on event website
1 social media shoutout
Custom 10% off discount code to share with your network
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Name listed on event t-shirts
Name listed on event website
Thank-you shoutout on social media stories
5% off discount code to share with your network
Got Questions?
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The WWY 5k is an annual fundraiser to support families who have experienced child loss.
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Everyone is welcome! Whether you have experienced the loss of a child or not, please come walk with us!
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WWY 5k will be held on September 19, 2026. We will be at the back loop of Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa.
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There is a $30 fee to register per person. Please click “Register” at the top of this page.
All proceeds go towards supporting families experiencing child loss.
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Yes! Personalized signs honoring a special kiddo will be displayed along the 5k route and are yours to take home after the event. You do not need to be registered to purchase a sign. Please note: We are unable to mail signs at this time.
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Yes! We will have a special kids run and activities.
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Unfortunately, at this time we cannot have pets attend.
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All attendees will need to register individually.
