Outrun Hunger

Together we're feeding the hungry

Join us "in person" for the 13th Annual Outrun Hunger Charity Event!

Outrun Hunger is a 5K and 1 Mile charity event partnering with two food pantries, Hospitality House Food Pantry of Commerce and Open Door Outreach Center of Waterford, to help feed Lakes Region families during the holiday season.

Best of all, 100% of the contributions, (excluding online transaction fees), goes back to our community for those in need. Outrun Hunger is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization.

Participant Giveaway: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan with Race Shirt support from INKPRESSIONS. 

-Register by Tuesday, October 24th, and receive a free Custom Tri-Blend Long Sleeve Race Shirt of your choice
-Register by Tuesday, November 7th, and receive a free $10 Kroger Gift Card
-Giveaways are A $30 Value
-All participants receive a Finisher Medal after the race
Entry fee for participants 12 and under is $30 any time when registering, (discount will show up in cart and checkout) 

5K Team Giveaway: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

Attention all Organizations, Schools, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team of 5 or more (to qualify) to run/walk the 5K. Each team member must be registered for the 5K. Choose "Team" when registering.

3 ways to win a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member, (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10). A team can only win once. 

1) Largest team of participants
2) Fastest team to cross the finish line
3) Remaining, qualifying teams will be entered into a drawing

1 Mile Team Giveaway: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

Attention all Organizations, Schools, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team of 5 or more (to qualify) to run/walk the 1 Mile. Each team member must be registered for the 1 Mile. Choose "Team" when registering.

Win a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member, (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10). 

1) All teams of 5 or more will be entered into a drawing to win

Fundraiser Giveaway: Top "Individual" and "Team" Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

Individuals and Teams have the opportunity to help us reach our goal of $29,000 this year. 100% of your fundraising goes back to our community to help families in need of food during the holidays. Top "Individual", (minimum of $100 of fundraising to qualify), will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Top "Team", (minimum of $300 of fundraising to qualify), will receive a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10). All fundraisers "Individual" and "Team" must be registered for the 5K or 1 Mile. 

Please note: To receive your giveaway, you must be present on race day. Giveaways will be announced after the race.

5K and 1 Mile Awards: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan

5K
1st place by "Overall" awards for both Male/Female: $75 Amazon gift card

Overall Male/Female (any age)
Overall Masters Male/Female (age 40-49)
Overall Grand Masters Male/Female (age 50-59)
Overall Senior Grand Masters (age 60-69) NEW last year!

1st place by age group for both Male/Female: $50 Amazon gift card

5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89

(kids 12 and under must be running/walking themselves, strollers do not qualify)

1 Mile 
1st place by age group for both Male/Female: $25 Amazon gift card  

5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89  NEW this year!

(kids 12 and under must be running/walking themselves, strollers do not qualify)

Please note: To receive your award, you must be present on race day. Awards will be announced after the race.

If first place isn't for you, stick around after the award ceremony for free raffle drawings.

The race will be professionally chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Please visit our website for full information on this event and race day instructions: www.outrunhunger.org