The Helping Hand Run & Jam is a 5k race to raise money and awareness for food insecurity in Warren County. All race profits will be donated to Helping Hand, Indianola's local food pantry. To sign up for the race, you can bring five non-perishable food items, three non-stained/damaged clothing items, or pay $10 when registering. Check-in for the race will begin at 11 am and end at 11:50 am on the 6th behind Outside Scoop and next to the Medicap. Run & Jam is for anyone from a seasoned runner ready to get a new PR to someone looking for a relaxing Saturday morning walk with friends to help a great cause. This event is a down-and-back race on a paved trail (Summerset Trail), so participants can have stable ground while they run. To provide entertainment for runners and spectators, we will have KNIA's Lil Red Radio to help amp up the beginning of the race and speakers playing along the whole trail to keep the fun going. You can use street parking or go to the back parking lot of Wells Farg
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Indianola, IA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
