Inaugural Midwest "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run

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

Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Blessings Midwest Region currently feeds 36,000 kids each weekend.

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 1, and Sunday, November 9. Those who registered by October 3 will receive their t-shirt prior to the race.  We will ship shirts after the race to everyone who registers after October 3.  

Registration prices:

• $25 for student (under 23)
• $50 for adult (23 and over)
• $170 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:

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 3

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