Independence from Hunger Walk / Run
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 6:00AM PDT
- Location El Centro, California
- Price $15.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Independence from Hunger Walk/Run on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in El Centro, Imperial! This uplifting event kicks off bright and early, with bib pick-up and race-day instructions starting at 5:30 AM, followed by the official race start at 6:00 AM. Participants can look forward to a spirited atmosphere as they walk or run to raise awareness and support for local food pantries through the Grocery Outlet's Independence from Hunger Fund.
This event is more than just a race; it's a movement to combat food insecurity that affects millions of households across the U.S., especially during the challenging summer months when children often go without regular meals. By joining us, you'll be contributing to a vital cause that provides necessary resources to families in need. Together, let's make a difference and support the fight against hunger while enjoying a morning of fitness and community spirit!
This event is more than just a race; it's a movement to combat food insecurity that affects millions of households across the U.S., especially during the challenging summer months when children often go without regular meals. By joining us, you'll be contributing to a vital cause that provides necessary resources to families in need. Together, let's make a difference and support the fight against hunger while enjoying a morning of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
BIB PICK-UP AND RACE-DAY INSTRUCTIONS
Bib pick-up and race-day instructions will begin at 5:30 AM.
RACE START TIME
The race will begin at 6:00 AM.
PROFITS FROM THIS RUN/WALK REGISTRATION WILL SUPPORT GROCERY OUTLETS INDEPENDENCE FROM HUNGER FUND, WHICH HAS PARTNERED WITH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES.
According to the USDAs most recent food security survey, 13.5%, or about 18 million, U.S. households experience food insecurity. More than 6 million of those households include children.
Summer months can create additional challenges. Without regular access to school meals, Move for Hunger estimates that 22 million children experience summer hunger each year.
From June 25 to July 31, Grocery Outlets Independence from Hunger campaign will collect in-store and online donations, as well as pre-made bags of nonperishable food, at more than 540 Grocery Outlet locations across the country.
Bib pick-up and race-day instructions will begin at 5:30 AM.
RACE START TIME
The race will begin at 6:00 AM.
PROFITS FROM THIS RUN/WALK REGISTRATION WILL SUPPORT GROCERY OUTLETS INDEPENDENCE FROM HUNGER FUND, WHICH HAS PARTNERED WITH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES.
According to the USDAs most recent food security survey, 13.5%, or about 18 million, U.S. households experience food insecurity. More than 6 million of those households include children.
Summer months can create additional challenges. Without regular access to school meals, Move for Hunger estimates that 22 million children experience summer hunger each year.
From June 25 to July 31, Grocery Outlets Independence from Hunger campaign will collect in-store and online donations, as well as pre-made bags of nonperishable food, at more than 540 Grocery Outlet locations across the country.
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1537 Main St, El Centro, 92243, CA, United States
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