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Sat November 7 - Sun November 15, 2026
Louisville, KY 40205 US

Events

Student

Price: $35
Registration ends November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Open to ages 23 and under.

Adult

Price: $75
Registration ends November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Up to 5 people

Family

Price: $175
Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address

Description

Blessings in a Backpack presents the "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run!

Blessings in a Backpack unites communities to help ensure elementary school children have access to food on the weekends when school meals are unavailable. By mobilizing volunteers, donors, and local resources, Blessings provides nutritious, weekend-ready meals to children who might otherwise go hungry.

Today, Blessings in a Backpack distributes more than three million meals annually, helping children return to school on Monday nourished, ready to learn, and prepared to succeed.

The race is a “Do It Yourself” 5k run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place. You can participate any time between Saturday, November 7th, and Sunday, November 15th. Those who registered by October 2nd will receive their t-shirt prior to the race.  We will ship shirts after the race to everyone who registers after October 2nd.  

Registration prices:

  • $35 for student (under 23)
  • $75 for adult (23 and over)
  • $175 for a family (up to five people in the same household)*

*Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address. 

Be a Team Captain:

We encourage YOU to be a Team Captain and serve as a champion to spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up and donate! We have teams forming on behalf of high schools, colleges, families, companies, and friend groups. 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available:

Corporate Team: $1,500

  • Logo on back of race t-shirt*
  • T-shirts and entry for two

Starting Line Sponsor: $1,000

  • Logo on back of race t-shirt*
  • T-shirts and entry for two

Finish Line Sponsor: $5,000

  • Logo on event web page
  • Logo on electronic invitation
  • Logo on back of race t-shirt*
  • T-shirts and entry for 10

*For sponsors committed by October 2

To secure a sponsorship, set up a corporate team, or any other questions about the event please contact Brent Glass at: BrentG@BlessingsinaBackpack.org

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