Fight Hunger Fair & 5k

Sunday, September 17, 2023 Past event
12:30 PM EDT
Canton, New York
$10.00–$25.00 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Canton, St. Lawrence, for the vibrant Fight Hunger Fair & 5K, a fantastic event dedicated to raising awareness about food justice during Hunger Action Month. This family-friendly gathering features the highly anticipated Fight Hunger 5K and the exciting Veggie Adventure 1 Mile Run, perfect for participants of all ages.

The day will be filled with educational games, engaging activities centered around food system awareness, a story walk, and live music, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. As you run, walk, or cheer on participants, you'll be supporting GardenShare's mission to increase access to healthy, nutritious food for our North Country neighbors. Plus, there’s an opportunity to win a grand prize for the top fundraiser! In-person registration begins at 12:30 p.m., so gather your family and friends, and let's come together to FIGHT HUNGER!

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  • Fight Hunger Fair & 5k

    In-person registration will be available on race day and will begin at 12:30 p.m. on the 17th with the 5K commencing at 1:00 p.m. A registration tent will be set-up in Village Park.

    12:30 PM EDT

    $25.00

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  • Fight Hunger 5k Virtual Event

    Virtual

    Can't make it to Canton? Join us virtually a take ACTION to fight hunger in the North Country.

    12:30 PM EDT

    $25.00

    Entries closed
  • Veggie Adventure Run

    The 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 shortly after the start of the 5k race.

    12:30 PM EDT

    $10.00

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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

Location

Canton Village Park, Park Street, Canton, 13617, NY, United States

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