Timed Runners: Race for Grace 5K Run, Untimed Runners/Walkers: Race for Grace PAIL 5K Run/Walk, One Mile Remembrance Walk - WITHOUT T-SHIRT, One Mile Remembrance Walk With T-shirt
The Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk costs between free and $25 to enter, making it an accessible option for runners and walkers in the Deshler, Ohio area. Held on September 30, 2026, the event starts at 9:30 AM at 140 W Maple St. and offers both a 5K and a 1-mile distance, so participants can choose based on their fitness level and goals. If you can't make it to Deshler in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule. This is a straightforward community event that accommodates various abilities and training backgrounds.
From the Race Organizer
REGISTER BY: September 11, 2026 to guarantee a shirt! We are so excited for the 10th annual Race for Grace Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Run/Walk! There will be both In-Person and Virtual options for the 5K and Remembrance Walk. This event is such a special time to bring awareness to pregnancy and infant loss, experienced by one in every four pregnancies...as well as to show our support as we walk and remember together with so many families honoring the memory of their precious babies. Please join us as we walk and remember our sweet babies together. Whether you are a family who has experienced the loss of a baby or a friend who feels compelled to walk in support and solidarity, you are invited to join us for FREE for this mile long walk. You may donate for a special remembrance sign to line this sacred mile, in memory or in honor of a baby or loved one. All proceeds from this event will benefit the mission of Sufficient Grace Ministries to offer some of the most comprehensive perinatal loss support and resources to bereaved families all over the world! Since SGM was founded in 2004, thousands of families have found comfort and hope in the midst of grief. This year, we continue to grow, supporting grieving parents and equipping others to offer compassionate, family-centered support. Please join us as we walk and remember together! All proceeds go to support the mission of Sufficient Grace Ministries as they support families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. www.sufficientgraceministries.org Follow the Facebook Event Page here: Sufficient Grace Ministries | Race for Grace 5K Run & Remembrance Walk Please join us as we walk (run!) and remember together! • Race starts and finishes at the SGM Headquarters, 140 W Maple St., Deshler, Ohio (Near Deshler Reservoir) • Registration begins at 8:00 am, Kids’ Fun Run begins at 8:45am, 5K Run & PAIL Remembrance Walk begins immediately following the Fun Run • 5K Awards: Top overall male/female finishers, Age Group Winners (top 2 in each age group) • Fun Run Awards: Top overall finishers and participant ribbons • T-shirts guaranteed to those registered for the 5k Race by September 11, 2026. • Remembrance Ceremony and activities to honor our sweet babies following the walk! • Create a Fundraising Team! Awards for top donors! Increase your fun and the funds to SGM by creating a team and getting sponsorships! All proceeds go to support the mission of Sufficient Grace Ministries as they support families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. www.sufficientgraceministries.org AGE GROUPS FOR 5K: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 30.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Deshler, OH.
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
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Deshler, OH?
Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Deshler, OH takes place on September 30, 2026. The race is held in Deshler, Ohio.
Where is Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Deshler, OH held?
Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Deshler, OH is held at 140 W Maple St. in Deshler, Ohio.
Where can I find hotels near Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Deshler, OH?
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