Foster Care Fun Run 2026 — Council Bluffs, IA

Date
June 27, 2026
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Venue
https://www.mapquest.com/search/Rivers%20Edge%20Park%2C%20Council%20Bluffs%2C%20IA
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00
Events
Foster Care Fun Run 5k
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Foster Care Fun Run is a 5K running event held in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 27, 2026. The race starts at 10:00 AM from Rivers Edge Park. Entry costs $40.00. This event combines a community running experience with fundraising support for foster care initiatives. If you're traveling to the area for the race, you'll want accommodation within reach of the park for convenient morning access before the 10:00 AM start. Council Bluffs sits along the Missouri River in southwest Iowa, offering regional lodging options for visiting athletes.

From the Race Organizer
5k race to raise awareness and support for foster and adoptive families in the greater Omaha area. There is a timed 5k race and a 1k family walk scheduled at the River's Edge Park near the Bob Kerry Bridge in Council Bluffs. Food vendors will be at the event and there are medals for place winners by age group as well as t-shirts and medals for all participants. Get your registration in by May 14th to assure we have the right size shirt for you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Foster Care Fun Run 2026 — Council Bluffs, IA?

Foster Care Fun Run 2026 — Council Bluffs, IA takes place on June 27, 2026. The race is held in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Where is Foster Care Fun Run 2026 — Council Bluffs, IA held?

Foster Care Fun Run 2026 — Council Bluffs, IA is held at https://www.mapquest.com/search/Rivers%20Edge%20Park%2C%20Council%20Bluffs%2C%20IA in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Where can I find hotels near Foster Care Fun Run 2026 — Council Bluffs, IA?

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