Sunday, April 30, 8am, Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 400 W. Whittier St.

Please join us on Sunday, April 30 at Scioto Audubon Metro Park to participate in The Hunger Run 5K and to help chase hunger out of Central Ohio!

We are hosting the Sixth Annual Hunger Run 5K in person this year in support of Neighborhood Services Inc. (NSI), a local food pantry and resource center located right here in Columbus, Ohio. Our goal is to spread awareness about hunger and food insecurity in central Ohio, bring the community together, and raise money for Neighborhood Services, Inc.

Did you know that 12.6% of Franklin County residents are food insecure, nearly 1 in 5 Ohio children live in food-insecure households, and Ohio ranks #1 in food insecurity in the Midwest? These are just a few of the many reasons why Neighborhood Services Inc. is so important. NSI was started in 1965 through the workings of 12 different churches in the Columbus area and has been serving the University District and surrounding Zip Codes since its creation. NSI provides a variety of services to help support the community and reduce the effects of economic inequality and food insecurity in Columbus. Some of their initiatives include their food pantry, produce market, rent and utility assistance program, and special holiday programs.

Every dollar raised for NSI provides four meals, which means that by participating in The Hunger Run 5K you will help provide at least 100 meals. In 2022, NSI served 1,696,035 meals to 86,521 individuals! This FUNdraiser has the ability to help feed even more well-deserving families and Columbus residents who are in need. We would love for you to join us in person (or virtually, if preferred) this April. Sign up today to walk or run, have some fun, and help race hunger out of Columbus!

Special pricing for those aged 23 and younger, a $10 discount, will automatically be applied at checkout.

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Pricing

• Starting at $30

• $35 starting on February 12

• $40 starting on March 12

• $45 starting on April 2

Additional Race Information

Early Packet Pickup

Stop by Neighborhood Services Inc. [1950 N. Fourth St.] on Wednesday, April 26 [9am-3pm], Thursday, April 27 [9am-3pm], or Friday, April 28 [9am-3pm] to pick up your race gear. Race day pickup is also available near the start/finish line at Scioto Audubon Metro Park on April 30 beginning at 7:30am.

Parking

There is ample parking at Scioto Audubon Metro Park [400 W. Whittier St.] near the start/finish line. As you enter the park, turn right on Maier Place from Whittier St. and head for the water tower!

Course Map

Here is the 5K course map for The Hunger Run!

In-Person Race Day Timeline

• 7:30am: Race day check-in begins near the start/finish line. There is no race day registration!

• 9am: The Hunger Run 5K is underway!

• 10am: Awards presentation near the start/finish line

Awards

All finishers will receive a finisher medal. Special awards will be provided for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top male and female finisher in each of the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

Swag

With your registration fee, you will receive the following: a Hunger Run race t-shirt, a Hunger Run medal, and a Hunger Run race bib number.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by The Hunger Run and Neighborhood Services, Inc. Food Pantry.