Run For Her Life

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Newton, IA; 403 W 4th St N, 50208
Type: VIRTUAL

At a glance

Run for a powerful cause, supporting women survivors of sexual trafficking. Choose your distance and enjoy a supportive atmosphere with music and refreshments.

Fun
For a Cause

Great for

Military & First Responders
Women’s Focus

The sixth annual Run For Her Life supports The Phoenix Phase Initiative, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to helping women who have been sexually trafficked globally. This event offers both virtual and in-person participation for a 5K, Half-Marathon, and Kid's Fun Run. Runners and walkers are invited to join the movement toward freedom and restoration, helping women build new lives. The in-person experience includes live music, a complimentary beer or craft soda, and a food truck, creating a supportive atmosphere for this vital cause.

What to expect

Support a vital mission helping women survivors of sexual trafficking.
Participate in a 5K, Half-Marathon, or Kid's Fun Run, virtually or in person.
Enjoy live music, a free beer or craft soda, and food truck options at the in-person event.

Standout details

Supports women survivors of sexual trafficking
Virtual and in-person 5K, Half-Marathon
Live music and complimentary drink
Kid's Fun Run available

Perks & features

After-Party
Food & Drink

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

0.4 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Jul 30, 2025, 4:11 AM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jul 25, 2025, 9:01 PM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70
Opens Jul 26, 2025, 9:01 AM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT

+ 2 more options

13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $64.60
Opens Apr 29, 2025, 9:01 AM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $64.60
Opens Apr 29, 2025, 9:01 AM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT

From the organizer

This is the sixth annual "Run For Her Life" virtual/in-person 5K, Half-Marathon, and Kid's Fun Run!

The Phoenix Phase Initiative is an Iowa-based 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to helping women who have been sexually trafficked around the world. These women are rarely given a chance to escape and, when they do get the chance, they RUN for it! The Phoenix Phase Initiative is there so they have a place to run to where they can be accepted, receive counseling, and learn job skills so they can break the cycle and create new lives for themselves and their children. (Learn more at www.phoenixphaseinitiative.org or check out our video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNKERTiN0Fw )

Help us help them by RUNNING with them toward freedom, restoration, and a life free of pain and fear!

The in-person race will have LIVE MUSIC, a FREE beer from Gezellig Brewing Company (or craft soda), and a food truck.

To be guaranteed a shirt the day of the run, PLEASE sign up by April 6, 2026.

Please note: Runners/walkers who sign up after April 6, 2026 WILL receive a shirt, but it will likely NOT be available the day before or the day of the race! They will be made after April 25 and distributed as soon as possible.

This will be an open course, but there will be police presence and volunteers directing traffic at the major intersections. Please follow all traffic laws!

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