Inaugural Blessings in a Backpack "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run
- Date Sat 7th November 2026 - Sun 15th November 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $38.10 - $186.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the inaugural Blessings in a Backpack "Do It Yourself" 5K Walk/Run, taking place from Saturday, November 7th to Sunday, November 15th, 2026, in Louisville, Jefferson. This unique event invites participants to complete a 5K run or walk at their own pace, in their own place, promoting community spirit while supporting a worthy cause. Blessings in a Backpack works tirelessly to ensure that over 36,000 elementary school children receive nutritious food over the weekends, so every step you take helps combat childhood hunger.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event encourages everyone to get involved. Registration fees are affordable, with options for students, adults, and families, making it easy for everyone to participate. Plus, team captains are encouraged to rally their friends and family to join in and raise funds for this important initiative. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun and flexible fitness challenge!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event encourages everyone to get involved. Registration fees are affordable, with options for students, adults, and families, making it easy for everyone to participate. Plus, team captains are encouraged to rally their friends and family to join in and raise funds for this important initiative. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun and flexible fitness challenge!
Organiser's Description
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PRESENTS THE INAUGURAL "DO IT YOURSELF" 5K WALK/RUN!
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Blessings currently feeds 36,000 kids each weekend.
The race is a Do It Yourself 5k run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place. You can participate any time between Saturday, November 7th, and Sunday, November 15th. THOSE WHO REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 2ND WILL RECEIVE THEIR T-SHIRT PRIOR TO THE RACE. WE WILL SHIP SHIRTS AFTER THE RACE TO EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS AFTER OCTOBER 2ND.
Registration prices:
* $25 for student (under 23)
* $50 for adult (23 and over)
* $175 for a family (up to five people in the same household)*
_*Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address. _
BE A TEAM CAPTAIN:
We encourage YOU to be a Team Captain and serve as a champion to spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up and donate! We have teams forming on behalf of high schools, colleges, families, companies, and friend groups.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
STARTING LINE SPONSOR: $1,000
* Logo on back of race t-shirt*
* T-shirts and entry for two
FINISH LINE SPONSOR: $5,000
* Logo on event web page
* Logo on electronic invitation
* Logo on back of race t-shirt*
* T-shirts and entry for 10
*For sponsors committed by October 2
To secure a sponsorship, set up a corporate team, or any other questions about the event please contact Brent Glass at: BrentG@BlessingsinaBackpack.org
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Blessings currently feeds 36,000 kids each weekend.
The race is a Do It Yourself 5k run/walk done on your own time, at your own pace, and in your own place. You can participate any time between Saturday, November 7th, and Sunday, November 15th. THOSE WHO REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 2ND WILL RECEIVE THEIR T-SHIRT PRIOR TO THE RACE. WE WILL SHIP SHIRTS AFTER THE RACE TO EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS AFTER OCTOBER 2ND.
Registration prices:
* $25 for student (under 23)
* $50 for adult (23 and over)
* $175 for a family (up to five people in the same household)*
_*Family registrations should be made simultaneously to receive the registration discount. Shirts must be shipped to the same mailing address. _
BE A TEAM CAPTAIN:
We encourage YOU to be a Team Captain and serve as a champion to spread the word and encourage friends and family to sign up and donate! We have teams forming on behalf of high schools, colleges, families, companies, and friend groups.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
STARTING LINE SPONSOR: $1,000
* Logo on back of race t-shirt*
* T-shirts and entry for two
FINISH LINE SPONSOR: $5,000
* Logo on event web page
* Logo on electronic invitation
* Logo on back of race t-shirt*
* T-shirts and entry for 10
*For sponsors committed by October 2
To secure a sponsorship, set up a corporate team, or any other questions about the event please contact Brent Glass at: BrentG@BlessingsinaBackpack.org
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