2026 Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk
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From Filling In The Blanks
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Stamford, Connecticut
- Price $11.60 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and impactful 2026 Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk, hosted by Filling In The Blanks, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Mill River Park in Stamford, Western Connecticut. This exciting annual event brings the community together to combat childhood hunger, as over 33,000 children in Fairfield County face food insecurity. By participating, you contribute to Filling In The Blanks' mission of providing healthy weekend meals to children in need, helping them thrive academically and succeed in life.
Whether you choose to run or walk, your registration includes a special Unite to Fight T-shirt and a medal upon completion, with prizes for the top three male and female finishers courtesy of Fleet Feet Westport. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun and engaging day outdoors. Remember, the race is rain or shine, so come prepared to make an impact! BIB pickup will begin at 7:20 AM on race day. Together, let’s unite to fight childhood hunger!
Whether you choose to run or walk, your registration includes a special Unite to Fight T-shirt and a medal upon completion, with prizes for the top three male and female finishers courtesy of Fleet Feet Westport. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun and engaging day outdoors. Remember, the race is rain or shine, so come prepared to make an impact! BIB pickup will begin at 7:20 AM on race day. Together, let’s unite to fight childhood hunger!
Organiser's Description
UNITE TO FIGHT!
CHILDHOOD HUNGER 5K RUN/WALK
Join Filling in the Blanks on August 23, 2026, at the Eighth Annual Unite to Fight 5K. The race will take place at Mill River Park located in Stamford, CT.
In Fairfield County, more than 33,000 children are not sure where their next meal will come from. Most will get breakfast and lunch from school every weekday, but many will go from Friday lunch until Monday at breakfast without a decent meal. Founded in 2013, Filling in the Blanks is an organization that fills in those weekend gaps by providing each child in its program with a bag filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare food for the weekend. When the obstacle of food insecurity is removed, children experience increased academic achievement in school and greater opportunities for success in their lives. FITB continuously serves 10,000+ kids at over 200 sites throughout Fairfield, Westchester, and Putnam counties. FITB has also established four in-school pantries and in 2023 launched the Fresh Food On The Move mobile pantry that provides families with fresh produce, veggies, proteins and other staples, as well as health and wellness services.
With your in-person 5K race registration, you will receive a Unite to Fight T-shirt_ _and_ _Medal**.
Top 3 places, both Male and Female, will receive a gift certificate on behalf of Fleet Feet Westport.
Race is Rain or Shine
*T-shirts are based on availability if registering after August 12, 2026.
**Medals handed out upon completion of in-person race
BIB PICKUP WILL OCCUR THE MORNING OF THE RACE AT MILL RIVER PARK BEGINNING AT 7:20AM.
CHILDHOOD HUNGER 5K RUN/WALK
Join Filling in the Blanks on August 23, 2026, at the Eighth Annual Unite to Fight 5K. The race will take place at Mill River Park located in Stamford, CT.
In Fairfield County, more than 33,000 children are not sure where their next meal will come from. Most will get breakfast and lunch from school every weekday, but many will go from Friday lunch until Monday at breakfast without a decent meal. Founded in 2013, Filling in the Blanks is an organization that fills in those weekend gaps by providing each child in its program with a bag filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare food for the weekend. When the obstacle of food insecurity is removed, children experience increased academic achievement in school and greater opportunities for success in their lives. FITB continuously serves 10,000+ kids at over 200 sites throughout Fairfield, Westchester, and Putnam counties. FITB has also established four in-school pantries and in 2023 launched the Fresh Food On The Move mobile pantry that provides families with fresh produce, veggies, proteins and other staples, as well as health and wellness services.
With your in-person 5K race registration, you will receive a Unite to Fight T-shirt_ _and_ _Medal**.
Top 3 places, both Male and Female, will receive a gift certificate on behalf of Fleet Feet Westport.
Race is Rain or Shine
*T-shirts are based on availability if registering after August 12, 2026.
**Medals handed out upon completion of in-person race
BIB PICKUP WILL OCCUR THE MORNING OF THE RACE AT MILL RIVER PARK BEGINNING AT 7:20AM.
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