Race for Maternal Health

About the Event

The Race for Maternal Health is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Peoria, Illinois. Organized by "Love, A Labor Nurse," this event focuses on "Supporting Better Outcomes" for maternal health, raising awareness and funds to address critical disparities in pregnancy and postpartum care. The race highlights the urgent need for improved maternal outcomes, particularly as Black women in the U.S. are 2.6 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women, according to 2022 CDC data (49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to 19.0).

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Timing Status
Maternal Health 5K	5 km	10:00 AM CDT	Timed
Maternal Health 1K	1 km	10:01 AM CDT	Untimed

Participation and Logistics

The event is hosted at RC Outfitters on Southwest Water Street. Race day activities begin at 9:00 AM with packet pickup and registration, which closes strictly at 9:50 AM to allow for a 9:55 AM welcome address. The 5K and 1K courses are designed to be inclusive, accommodating both runners and walkers. Participants will receive certificates of completion, and top overall male and female finishers in the 5K will be recognized based on gun time during the 11:00 AM awards ceremony. The current fundraising goal is set at $750.00 to support local maternal health initiatives.

Registration and Fees

Registration is currently available for $44.79 for the 5K and $39.44 for the 1K. It is important to note that the deadline for guaranteed race shirts was April 2, 2026; registrations made after this date do not include a shirt. A "Support the Cause" registration tier is also available for $23.39 for those who wish to contribute without participating in the physical race. For further details on how funds are utilized or to view the specific course maps, Race Director Etta Wallace can be contacted through the official event website.

Races Offered

1K Run/Walk (Untimed)

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 1km

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$34.09

5K Run/Walk

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$39.44

Support the Cause

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — Support the Cause

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$23.39

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Peoria.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.0° / 18.3°

wb_sunny 2.7° / 14.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.0 /

water_drop 63.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.0° / 18.3°

wb_sunny 2.7° / 14.8°

air 15.0 km/h

water_drop 63.4%

About Peoria

Learn more about the host city, Peoria.

Peoria is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Peoria County. It serves as a regional hub for the primarily rural and agricultural center of the state. Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000.