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Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Principal River Walk, Des Moines IA
5K
About this race
Event Title
Run, Walk, and Roll: Women of the ELCA 5K for Raising up Healthy Women and Girls
Event Details
- Date: 2026-07-18
- Location: Principal River Walk, Des Moines, IA
- Registration Info: Register here
- Participants: EVERYONE is welcome to register and participate!
About the Gathering
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!
Theme
The theme for the 2026 Triennial Gathering is "I am Worthy" focusing on Psalm 139:14 “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Cause
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.
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