Fight Hunger Fair & 5K
- Date Sun 15th September 2024
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Canton, New York
- Price $10.00 - $25.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Fight Hunger Fair & 5K on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, in Canton, St. Lawrence! This exciting event celebrates Hunger Action Month and promotes food justice within our community. Participants can choose between the Fight Hunger 5K and the Veggie Adventure 1 Mile Run, perfect for families and children. The Veggie Adventure Run kicks off the day's festivities, featuring fun activities along the course, while the 5K race starts at 2:05 p.m.
The Fight Hunger Fair is not just about running; it’s a community gathering filled with educational games, music, and informative booths from local partners working to alleviate hunger and food insecurity. Your participation supports GardenShare's mission of increasing access to nutritious local food for our North Country neighbors. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, you can make a difference in the fight against hunger. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this uplifting event—register today and consider rallying your friends and family to sponsor your participation!
The Fight Hunger Fair is not just about running; it’s a community gathering filled with educational games, music, and informative booths from local partners working to alleviate hunger and food insecurity. Your participation supports GardenShare's mission of increasing access to nutritious local food for our North Country neighbors. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, you can make a difference in the fight against hunger. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this uplifting event—register today and consider rallying your friends and family to sponsor your participation!
Organiser's Description
September is HUNGER ACTION MONTH and in St. Lawrence County, hunger action is still needed.
Our annual FIGHT HUNGER FAIR brings together the presentation of the 2024 GROWING COMMUNITY AWARD, Hunger Action Month activities, the Fight Hunger 5K, and the Veggie Adventure 1 Mile Run.
This fun and family-friendly community event brings awareness about food justice work in St. Lawrence County. Before, during and after the 5K run/walk, there will be educational games and activities centered around food system awareness, a story walk, and music, as well as tabling of community partners who strive to alleviate local hunger and food insecurity. Want more information on the Fight Hunger Fair? Visit GardenShare [https://gardenshare.org/] or contact us at [email protected] or 315-261-8054!
Your registration and participation helps support GardenShares mission of increasing access to healthy, nutritious local food for our North Country neighbors. Sign up today to FIGHT HUNGER, and consider maximizing your impact by asking family, friends, and co-workers to sponsor your participation! THERE WILL BE A GRAND PRIZE FOR OUR TOP FUNDRAISER!
IMPORTANT NOTES
*2024 once again features the VEGGIE ADVENTURE RUN! This one-mile course is geared towards children and families and will feature engaging activities along the way. For 2024, the Veggie Adventure Run will be the first running event. The 5K will take place later in the afternoon.
*In-person registration will be available on race day starting at 12:30 p.m. Our rain location will be at Leithead Fieldhouse, St. Lawrence University, 100 Park St. If inclement weather looks likely, a rain call and location change will be communicated. The 5K will still commence at 2:05 p.m.
*We recognize that increased costs related to inflation have placed added pressures on everyone. Any bit of support makes an IMPACT and 100% of your fee goes to support GardenShare. If you need, please use one of the following codes during registration for a discount on your total:
TAKE5 FOR $5 OFF
TAKE10 FOR $10 OFF
TAKE15 FOR $15 OFF
Our annual FIGHT HUNGER FAIR brings together the presentation of the 2024 GROWING COMMUNITY AWARD, Hunger Action Month activities, the Fight Hunger 5K, and the Veggie Adventure 1 Mile Run.
This fun and family-friendly community event brings awareness about food justice work in St. Lawrence County. Before, during and after the 5K run/walk, there will be educational games and activities centered around food system awareness, a story walk, and music, as well as tabling of community partners who strive to alleviate local hunger and food insecurity. Want more information on the Fight Hunger Fair? Visit GardenShare [https://gardenshare.org/] or contact us at [email protected] or 315-261-8054!
Your registration and participation helps support GardenShares mission of increasing access to healthy, nutritious local food for our North Country neighbors. Sign up today to FIGHT HUNGER, and consider maximizing your impact by asking family, friends, and co-workers to sponsor your participation! THERE WILL BE A GRAND PRIZE FOR OUR TOP FUNDRAISER!
IMPORTANT NOTES
*2024 once again features the VEGGIE ADVENTURE RUN! This one-mile course is geared towards children and families and will feature engaging activities along the way. For 2024, the Veggie Adventure Run will be the first running event. The 5K will take place later in the afternoon.
*In-person registration will be available on race day starting at 12:30 p.m. Our rain location will be at Leithead Fieldhouse, St. Lawrence University, 100 Park St. If inclement weather looks likely, a rain call and location change will be communicated. The 5K will still commence at 2:05 p.m.
*We recognize that increased costs related to inflation have placed added pressures on everyone. Any bit of support makes an IMPACT and 100% of your fee goes to support GardenShare. If you need, please use one of the following codes during registration for a discount on your total:
TAKE5 FOR $5 OFF
TAKE10 FOR $10 OFF
TAKE15 FOR $15 OFF
Races
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Fight Hunger Fair & 5K
Sun 15th September 2024 (2:00PM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSEDIn-person registration will be available on race day and will begin at 12:30 p.m. on the 15th with the 5K commencing at 2:05 p.m. A registration tent will be set-up in Village Park. -
Fight Hunger 5K Virtual Event
$25.00
CLOSEDCan't make it to Canton? Join us virtually a take ACTION to fight hunger in the North Country. -
Veggie Adventure Run
Sun 15th September 2024 (12:30PM EDT)
$10.00
CLOSEDThe Veggie Adventure Run will feature engaging and educational activities along the one-mile course, geared towards children and families. A few activities include the Pollinator Party station, where children will learn about bees; and the Overgrown Garden obstacle course, where participants will hop like bunnies, crawl like worms, and dig for veggies. Race to the end or go at your own pace, all while learning about the full cycle of fresh produce, from seed to table. You will even get to take some veggies home with you! This one-mile event will depart from the Canton Village Park and take place before the 5K event. Staggered groups will be sent off starting at 12:30pm. Please be aware that all children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Childcare will not be provided
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