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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! 

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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 and hosted 700 individuals in 2025—well beyond our original goal.

These funds directly support our mission to provide comprehensive grief support to families experiencing 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 death of a child up to age 18, 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 comprehensive and early grief support.

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5K Sponsorship Perks

  • 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 35% off discount code to share with your network, plus 5 free race entries

    • Opportunity to host a booth at packet pickup the evening before, along with a booth at the event

    • 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

    • Medium logo on event t-shirts

    • Logo featured on certain event signage

    • Recognition on event website and during the event

    • 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

    • Small logo on event t-shirts

    • Logo on event website

    • 1 social media shoutout

    • Custom 10% off discount code to share with your network

    • 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

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By sponsoring Walk With You, Siegwerk USA stands as a prominent advocate of children's wellbeing and education, family support, and community involvement - striving to reinforce our reputation as a company that invests not only in industry leadership but also in human dignity and care.

Taylored Expressions has become a beloved name in the paper crafting world, celebrated for its high-quality, American-made products and dedicated community. Their commitment to spreading joy through creativity aligns with our vision to honor the coexistence of grief and joy.  

Lincoln Savings Bank in Iowa offers a full suite of personal and business banking services. Walk With You was brought up as an opportunity that a staff member felt strongly about, and Lincoln Savings Bank was interested in supporting initiatives that their staff is passionate about.

BA Fitness, LLC

Got Questions?

  • The WWY 5k is an annual fundraiser to support families who have experienced child loss.

  • Everyone is welcome! Whether you have experienced the loss of a child or not, please come walk with us!

  • WWY 5k will be held on September 19, 2026. We will be at the back loop of Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes! We will have a special kids run and activities.

  • Unfortunately, at this time we cannot have pets attend.

  • All attendees will need to register individually.