Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- WELCA 5K
From the Organizer
Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls
The Women of the ELCA Triennial Gathering takes place every three years and gathers 1000 women leaders, participants, and newcomers for four days of worship, inspiring speakers, workshops, service projects, and more! The theme for the 2026 Triennial Gathering is "I am Worthy" focusing on Psalm 139:14 “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14
The 5K Run, Walk and Roll is a fundraiser to support the work of the Women of the ELCA health initiative, Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls.
EVERYONE is welcome to register and participate!
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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ankeny, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Des Moines, IA
Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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40
Days to train
- Race
- Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls
- Date
- July 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls?
- Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls is a running race held in Des Moines, Iowa on July 18, 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 Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa at Principal River Walk, Des Moines, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls
Jul 18, 2026