The Gem Foundation 5K - 2026

Event Overview

• Support: Come support The Gem Foundation with its first ever 5K run/walk in Augusta, Maine.
• Purpose: The Gem Foundation, a registered 501(c)3, is a home and safe place for abandoned, abused, and neglected children and adults with special needs on a campus we call Gem Village located in Kakiri, Uganda.
• Fun and Endurance: Have fun, test your endurance, and support the opening of our new medical clinic.

Medical Clinic Initiative

• Service Expansion: The Gem Foundation is launching a medical clinic to provide essential healthcare services.
• Community Impact: The clinic will serve not only the children and adults within Gem Village, but also the broader community.
• Goal: Our goal is to establish a fully functional medical clinic that meets the ongoing healthcare needs of the surrounding communities.

Registration Details

• Deadline: Be sure to register by August 14th.
• Incentive: First 30 entries receive a hand-crafted leather keychain made in Uganda.

Proceeds and Impact

• Usage: All proceeds from this event go directly towards the initial costs of opening the clinic.
• Equipment: Funds will be used to purchase essential medical equipment.
• Gratitude: Thank you for your support!

Race Information

• Check-in: Arrive by 7:30am to check in and to receive your runner number.
• Refreshments: There will be a water station at the half-way mark and snacks upon completion.

Special Guest

• Director: Our U.S. Executive Director, Jennifer Pfleging, will be there to cheer you on.
• Prizes: She will also hand out race prizes and facilitate the booth with additional information about the work in Uganda.

Event Location

• Date: 2026-08-15
• Address: 33 Union Street, Augusta, ME
• Race Link: The Gem Foundation 5K Registration