The Gem Foundation 5K - 2026

Come support The Gem Foundation with its first ever 5K run/walk in Augusta, Maine. The Gem Foundation, a registered 501(c)3, is a home and safe place for abandoned, abused, and neglected children and adults with special needs on a campus we call Gem Village located in Kakiri, Uganda. Have fun, test your endurance, and support the opening of our new medical clinic.

The Gem Foundation is launching a medical clinic to provide essential healthcare services not only to the children and adults residing within Gem Village and to our Ugandan staff and their families, but also to the broader community, increasing access to quality healthcare and fostering long-term sustainability. Our goal is to establish a fully functional medical clinic that meets the ongoing healthcare needs of the surrounding communities.

Be sure to register by August 14th. First 30 entries receive a hand-crafted leather keychain made in Uganda.

All proceeds from this event go directly towards the initial costs of opening the clinic which includes purchasing essential medical equipment. Thank you!

Race Information Arrive by 7:30am to check in and to receive you runner number. There will be a water station at the half-way mark and snacks upon completion.

Our U.S. Executive Director, Jennifer Pfleging, will be there to cheer you on, hand out race prizes, and facilitate the booth with additional information about the work in Uganda.