2026 Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Stamford, Connecticut
- Price $11.60 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the movement to combat childhood hunger at the 2026 Unite to Fight 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in the beautiful Mill River Park, Stamford, Western Connecticut. This uplifting event, hosted by Filling in the Blanks, aims to raise awareness and funds to support over 33,000 children in Fairfield County who face food insecurity. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K distance while contributing to a vital cause that ensures children receive healthy meals over the weekends.
By taking part in this inspiring event, you’ll not only enjoy a fun day outdoors but also help provide nutritious food bags to children in need, fostering their academic success and brighter futures. All registered participants will receive a stylish Unite to Fight T-shirt, with shirts available based on availability for those who register after July 17, 2026. Whether rain or shine, come out and make a difference in the lives of countless children while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere!
By taking part in this inspiring event, you’ll not only enjoy a fun day outdoors but also help provide nutritious food bags to children in need, fostering their academic success and brighter futures. All registered participants will receive a stylish Unite to Fight T-shirt, with shirts available based on availability for those who register after July 17, 2026. Whether rain or shine, come out and make a difference in the lives of countless children while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere!
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 race registration, you will receive a Unite to Fight T-shirt.
*T-shirts are based on availability if registering after July 17, 2026.
Race is Rain or Shine
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 race registration, you will receive a Unite to Fight T-shirt.
*T-shirts are based on availability if registering after July 17, 2026.
Race is Rain or Shine
Races
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Unite to Fight 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 23rd August 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 21 JAN -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 21 JAN -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
OPENS 21 JANIf you can't make it in person, sign up for the virtual 5K and submit your results.
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