Hunger Heroes 5K
- Date Sat 29th August 2026 - Tue 29th September 2026
- Time 8:40AM EDT
- Location Westerville, Ohio
- Price Free - $38.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Hunger Heroes 5K on Saturday, August 29th, 2026! This exciting event will take place at the Westerville Sports Complex, located at 325 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH. The race kicks off at 9 AM, following the Children's Race at 8:40 AM, creating a family-friendly atmosphere filled with energy and community spirit.
As part of Hunger Action Awareness Month, the Hunger Heroes 5K aims to shed light on food insecurity and inspire action within the Westerville community. Participants can contribute not only by running or walking the 5K but also by bringing non-perishable food items to assist local families in need. Plus, for those unable to attend in person, a virtual option is available! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy, as we come together to make a difference and support the Westerville Area Resource Ministry. Sign up now and be a hero in the fight against hunger!
As part of Hunger Action Awareness Month, the Hunger Heroes 5K aims to shed light on food insecurity and inspire action within the Westerville community. Participants can contribute not only by running or walking the 5K but also by bringing non-perishable food items to assist local families in need. Plus, for those unable to attend in person, a virtual option is available! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy, as we come together to make a difference and support the Westerville Area Resource Ministry. Sign up now and be a hero in the fight against hunger!
Organiser's Description
Join us for WARMs inaugural Hunger Heroes 5K, which will take place on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at the Westerville Sports Complex (325 N. Cleveland Ave. Westerville OH 43082 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/325+N+Cleveland+Ave,+Westerville,+OH+43081/@40.1337681,-82.9506699,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8838f5f1465b51b3:0xbce0caa809e30516!8m2!3d40.133764!4d-82.9480896!16s%2Fg%2F11y48sjn8c?entry=ttu]). Our Childrens Race will start at 8:40 AM, and our 5K will start at 9 AM. Proceeds will benefit Westerville Area Resource Ministry [https://warmwesterville.org/] (WARM).
September is Hunger Action Awareness Month, an annual nationwide campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity and to inspire action. WARMs Hunger Heroes 5K brings people together in a fun way to highlight the growing need in the Westerville community.
We also have a virtual option for those who cannot attend on event day.
_WARM will be collecting non-perishable food items the morning of the race, so bring some items to the event and help others!_
September is Hunger Action Awareness Month, an annual nationwide campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity and to inspire action. WARMs Hunger Heroes 5K brings people together in a fun way to highlight the growing need in the Westerville community.
We also have a virtual option for those who cannot attend on event day.
_WARM will be collecting non-perishable food items the morning of the race, so bring some items to the event and help others!_
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