CHSAA The Charge: on Hunger
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $6.30 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the inaugural CHSAA The Charge on Hunger event on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the beautiful Carroll High School campus in Fort Wayne, Allen. This event features a thrilling 5K race designed for runners of all skill levels, alongside a Family Fun Run, which is a one-mile race perfect for participants of all ages, including strollers and wheelchairs!
The Family Fun Run will kick off at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K race starting at 10:30 AM. Both races promise to be a fantastic celebration of community spirit, with the finish line set right on the CHS track, where family and friends can cheer their runners on to victory! This event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a noble cause, raising vital funds for the Carroll High School Alumni Association and Boomerang Backpacks, which provides essential food assistance to families in need throughout the school year. Don’t miss out on the fun—stick around after the races to indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks and vendors. Join us rain or shine for a memorable day of community and camaraderie!
The Family Fun Run will kick off at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K race starting at 10:30 AM. Both races promise to be a fantastic celebration of community spirit, with the finish line set right on the CHS track, where family and friends can cheer their runners on to victory! This event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a noble cause, raising vital funds for the Carroll High School Alumni Association and Boomerang Backpacks, which provides essential food assistance to families in need throughout the school year. Don’t miss out on the fun—stick around after the races to indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks and vendors. Join us rain or shine for a memorable day of community and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Please join us for the inaugural Carroll High School Alumni Association: The Charge on Hunger 5K and Family Fun Run (one mile). This year, the race will raise funds for CHSAA and Boomerang Backpacks, an all-volunteer organization that serves NACS families with food assistance every week during the school year. We are thrilled to host this 5K on the beautiful Carroll High School campus, with support from the Northwest Fire District, Allen County Sheriff's Department, and other local sponsors.
On Saturday, September 12th, the Family Fun Run will kick off at 9:30am with a one mile race around the CHS track. This is a race for all ages, strollers and wheelchairs are welcome! The 5k will start promptly at 10:30am with a finish line on the CHS track, we invite families to cheer on your runner from the stands as they appear on the jumbotron in the final stretch!
Be sure to stick around and visit the food trucks and local vendors before you exit. The race will be an exciting community event and we look forward to seeing you, rain or shine!
On Saturday, September 12th, the Family Fun Run will kick off at 9:30am with a one mile race around the CHS track. This is a race for all ages, strollers and wheelchairs are welcome! The 5k will start promptly at 10:30am with a finish line on the CHS track, we invite families to cheer on your runner from the stands as they appear on the jumbotron in the final stretch!
Be sure to stick around and visit the food trucks and local vendors before you exit. The race will be an exciting community event and we look forward to seeing you, rain or shine!
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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Family Fun Run (1 Mile Around the Track)
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$6.30
The Family Fun Run is a four lap trip around the Carroll High School Football Stadium to reach one mile. This is a run for all ages, with strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs welcomed.
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Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Rd, Fort Wayne, 46818, IN, United States
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