Pink Strides 5K hosted by ACS at University of Iowa

Pink Strides 5K

The American Cancer Society @ University of Iowa student organization is hosting a 5K run and walk event this fall to kickstart the school year and fundraise for cancer research and patient services! Proceeds benefit cancer research grants (including $2 million in research grants from ACS at the UIHC), lodging services for cancer patients like the Russel and Ann Gerdin Hope Lodge in Iowa City, patient programs across the country, and more. To read more about ACS, visit cancer.org. This race is a part of mini events for our annual event, Relay For Life at the University of Iowa! Stay tuned for details on the big event in Spring 2026. Follow ACS at Iowa student organization on Instagram @acs.uiowa for updates throughout the year.

Location: Hubbard Park, Iowa City, IA

Race Start Time: TBD

Race Map: Will be announced by September 2025.

Events:

• Student - 5K Run/Walk: $15, 10:30AM CDT - 11:30AM CDT. Registration Opens August 1, 2025 at 11:55am CDT
• Non-Student - 5K Run/Walk: $30, 10:30AM CDT - 11:30AM CDT. Registration Opens August 1, 2025 at 4:09pm CDT