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Helping Hand Run & Jam III

Helping Hand Run & Jam III is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Indianola, IA.

Date
October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

The Helping Hand Run & Jam is a 5k race to raise money and awareness for food insecurity in Warren County. All race profits will be donated to Helping Hand, Indianola's local food pantry. To sign up for the race, you can bring five non-perishable food items, three non-stained/damaged clothing items, or pay $10 when registering. Check-in for the race will begin at 11 am and end at 11:50 am on the 6th behind Outside Scoop and next to the Medicap. Run & Jam is for anyone from a seasoned runner ready to get a new PR to someone looking for a relaxing Saturday morning walk with friends to help a great cause. This event is a down-and-back race on a paved trail (Summerset Trail), so participants can have stable ground while they run. To provide entertainment for runners and spectators, we will have KNIA's Lil Red Radio to help amp up the beginning of the race and speakers playing along the whole trail to keep the fun going. You can use street parking or go to the back parking lot of Wells Fargo (follow signage). Carpooling is highly recommended. Indianola Hyvee will provide water and snacks at the end of the raceFree popsicles are handed out after the race. If you would like a t-shirt, please sign up here before September 23rd at 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please call/text at (641) 218-9929 or email us at brandona.barkey@gmail.com. We're excited to see you on October 10th, ready to jam out!

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

68°

Typical Low

42°

Chance of Rain

25%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Indianola 2w, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:20 AMSunset 6:41 PMDaylight 11h 20m

Host City

About Indianola, IA

City Elevation

877 ft

Nearest Airport

DSM

Des Moines International Airport · 16 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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Race
Helping Hand Run & Jam III
Date
October 10, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Helping Hand Run & Jam III?+
Helping Hand Run & Jam III is a running race held in Indianola, Iowa on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Helping Hand Run & Jam III?+
Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Indianola, Iowa at 404 E Euclid Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Helping Hand Run & Jam III?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Helping Hand Run & Jam III

Oct 10, 2026

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