Iowa ORI Fundraiser
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- 4839 150th St, Elma, IA
- Distance
- Iowa ORI 5k 2026
From the Organizer
Run for Hope 5K for Orphan Resources International
The location of the race is at:
4839 150th St Elma, IA US 50628
The race will follow an out-and-back course, starting and finishing at the intersection of the bike trail and the road. Runners will head out past Lylah’s Marsh before turning around and returning to the finish. This is one of the flattest, fastest, and most scenic courses in the area—perfect for setting a personal best!
View the full course map here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dsf7oTQe95GaxYxQ8
Join us for a 5K fundraiser to support Orphan Resources International and their mission to care for and equip orphanages in Guatemala. Every step you take helps provide food, resources, and counseling to children who have endured hardship and abuse.Your participation helps ORI continue to serve. Whether you walk, jog, or run, you’re making a difference!
In 2002, Rod and Sarah traveled to Guatemala with the only thought of seeing their baby girl they planned to adopt. During their trip they visited several orphanages including the home where their daughter lived. They recognized there was a great need for a support network.
Feeling God’s calling to help they developed Orphan Resources International on a small scale. The took 2 teams to Guatemala the first year to help do work at the homes and supported 2 or 3 private orphanages with food and donations. Since then, with God’s help and so much support ORI has grown to serve 50+ homes and take 10+ work team a year. After hearing and seeing the abuse most of these children have to endure before coming to live at the homes, we have started offering counseling. We hope to keep growing that to offer counseling to all the homes we support. Our goal is to continue to supply resources to the orphanages of Guatemala so they can continue operating in the mission that God has called them to do.
Events
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Hampton, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elma, IA
Elevation
1,266 ft
Nearest Airport
RST
Rochester International Airport · 44 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 118 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- What is the Iowa ORI Fundraiser?
- Iowa ORI Fundraiser is a running race held in Elma, Iowa on July 25, 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 Iowa ORI Fundraiser?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Elma, Iowa at 4839 150th St, Elma, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Iowa ORI Fundraiser?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Iowa ORI Fundraiser
Jul 25, 2026