Presented by Iowans for Adoption with Title Sponsor: Iowa Farm Bureau
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026Location: Ada Hayden Park, Ames, IowaEvent: Move for Adoption Walk/Run --walk, run, roll, stroll, watch ANY distancePurpose: Raise awareness and funds to help children find safe, permanent, loving families through adoption and foster care education, family assistance, and community outreach.
Schedule
12:35 to 12:55 PM: Shirt pickup and registration1:00 PM: Opening remarks1:10 PM: 5K run starts1:15 PM: Kids' fun run; Any distance walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch
🏃Runner (5K): $35: Includes 1 short-sleeved shirt, registration, food, beverages, balloons, and swag.  Medals for first place in many age categories.
👟Walker / Spectator (In-Person) $20Includes 1 short-sleeved shirt, registration, food, beverages, balloons, swag, and more! Walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch any distance — .01 miles to endless.  🌎Virtual Participant: $30Participate from anywhere in the world! Walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch any distance, from .01 miles to endless. Includes 1 short-sleeved shirt mailed directly to you. 💜💜💜💜Family of 4 Walkers: $65Covers four walkers. Includes 4 short-sleeved shirts, registration, food, beverages, balloons, and swag. Walk, run, roll, stroll, or watch any distance.
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💜 Event goals
Help children waiting to be adopted from foster care find safe, stable, permanent, loving homesRecruit more foster and adoptive families Educate communities about foster care, adoption, and Iowa's Safe Haven ActProvide assistance to families pursuing permanencyBuild community support for children who need safe, stable, permanent families