Courage League Sports is a non-profit adaptive sports and recreation organization that offers year-round programming for children and adults who aren’t able to go full speed due to a physical, cognitive or emotional disability. By adapting the pace, equipment, or nature of an activity, Courage League can provide a safe and accessible environment where participants can go at their own speed.

Courage League Sports was inspired by Jack, who at the age of eight, suffered multiple strokes that forever changed his life. Frustrated at the lack of options for her son, Melissa Clarke-Wharff opened Courage League Sports in Urbandale where those with special needs could participate and be active outside of a therapy atmosphere. Today, Courage League serves nearly 1,000 kids & 500 adults on a monthly basis in the greater Des Moines area.

This year, Courage League Sports opened their first licensed location in Iowa City, Iowa. The inspiration for Courage League Sports Iowa City has a story similar to Jack’s… Ten year old Sam is a happy, healthy boy who is primarily nonverbal, with cognitive and physical delays. Sam is unable to participate with his peers in typical sports and recreational activities. Sam’s circumstances and interests provided his parents the desire to open an Iowa City location and bring year-round adapted play to eastern Iowa! Courage League Sports Iowa City is currently operating out of Tiffin Elementary in Tiffin, Iowa.

Saturday, November 2, 2019
Race Day Registration: 8:00 - 8:45 AM
Race Start: 9:00 AM Run/Walk

Dr. Steve Goff was a professor in the Department of Health, Leisure, and Sport Studies from 1994 to 1998. He was an outstanding educator and athlete who died of cancer at the age of 43. Steve lived his life by the motto “Life is not a spectator sport.” He was always encouraging his students to become involved and participate in activities that promoted health and well-being.

Runner Awards:
Overall winners receive Limestone Trophy

Age Groups:
9 & under; 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & over

Results & Post Race:
Results will be posted at the finish line once all competitors have finished also online at: www.fitnesssports.com
Stick around after the race for food, beverages and door prizes. Every finisher has a chance at a door prize as long as you are there!

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.