Join us for a meaningful morning of family fun and community connection!

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! 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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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 20, 2025. 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 helping the families we walk with.

  • 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.