Matt's Run to Fight Hunger/The Big Run
- Date Wed 4th June 2025
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Greensboro, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on June 4, 2025, for an inspiring day of fitness and community at Matt's Run to Fight Hunger/The Big Run in Greensboro, Guilford! This exciting event celebrates Global Running Day with a free fun run, encouraging participants of all ages and skill levels to lace up their shoes and hit the pavement. While there is no entry fee, we encourage donations to support the vital work of Second Harvest Food Bank, with each dollar providing six meals to those in need.
Pick up your race shirt at Fleet Feet in Greensboro on the day of the event, and be part of a movement that believes "RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHING." This event not only promotes health and well-being but also helps tackle hunger in our local community. Join us in making a difference, and don’t forget to share your experience on social media with #thebigrun! Let’s run together for a cause that matters on June 4th!
Pick up your race shirt at Fleet Feet in Greensboro on the day of the event, and be part of a movement that believes "RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHING." This event not only promotes health and well-being but also helps tackle hunger in our local community. Join us in making a difference, and don’t forget to share your experience on social media with #thebigrun! Let’s run together for a cause that matters on June 4th!
Organiser's Description
On June 4, lets inspire the runner in everyone.
The Big Run and Matt's Run to Fight Hunger have combined forces to make Global Running Day in the Triad the best ever! All proceeds from the race will go to Second Harvest Food Bank.
Come run with us on June 5, 2024! This is a free fun run. Yes, free. We do ask that you make a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. You may pick up your race shirt the day of the event, June 4, 2024 at Fleet Feet in Greensboro.
_WHY? _Because RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHINGtrade mark.
_HELP US GIVE BACK_: We want to support our local community and give back to the Second Harvest Food Bank. All proceeds from the event will go towards Second Harvest Food Bank and any additional donations would be appreciated. Each dollar collected for this event provides 6 meals from Second Harvest to those in need.
Stay inspired:
Not sure where to start? Come see us so we can outfit you in the best gear, talk about your goals, and make sure you meet them. We're here to help.
Search #thebigrun on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to see how our epic coast-to-coast running community celebrated at The Big Run last year.
ABOUT MATT'S RUN TO FIGHT HUNGER: Matts Run to Fight Hunger originated to celebrate Matt Kettermans 23-year running streak of not missing a day. Yes, that is 8,700 days in a row. While Matt retired his streak due to surgery in 2015, his passion for feeding hungry families continues. Second Harvest Food Bank has been the recipient of thousands of meals due to the generosity of those of you in the running community!
ABOUT FLEET FEET: Committed to providing expert advice, data-driven insights, head-to-toe product solutions, and robust training programs, each Fleet Feet location serves runners based on the belief that RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHINGtrade mark. Learn more at fleetfeet.com
The Big Run and Matt's Run to Fight Hunger have combined forces to make Global Running Day in the Triad the best ever! All proceeds from the race will go to Second Harvest Food Bank.
Come run with us on June 5, 2024! This is a free fun run. Yes, free. We do ask that you make a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. You may pick up your race shirt the day of the event, June 4, 2024 at Fleet Feet in Greensboro.
_WHY? _Because RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHINGtrade mark.
_HELP US GIVE BACK_: We want to support our local community and give back to the Second Harvest Food Bank. All proceeds from the event will go towards Second Harvest Food Bank and any additional donations would be appreciated. Each dollar collected for this event provides 6 meals from Second Harvest to those in need.
Stay inspired:
Not sure where to start? Come see us so we can outfit you in the best gear, talk about your goals, and make sure you meet them. We're here to help.
Search #thebigrun on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to see how our epic coast-to-coast running community celebrated at The Big Run last year.
ABOUT MATT'S RUN TO FIGHT HUNGER: Matts Run to Fight Hunger originated to celebrate Matt Kettermans 23-year running streak of not missing a day. Yes, that is 8,700 days in a row. While Matt retired his streak due to surgery in 2015, his passion for feeding hungry families continues. Second Harvest Food Bank has been the recipient of thousands of meals due to the generosity of those of you in the running community!
ABOUT FLEET FEET: Committed to providing expert advice, data-driven insights, head-to-toe product solutions, and robust training programs, each Fleet Feet location serves runners based on the belief that RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHINGtrade mark. Learn more at fleetfeet.com
Races
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Road 5K Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Wed 4th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
Free
Packet Pick Up will be 6/5/2024 from 5:30-6:20pm. 5K Fun Run will begin at 6:30pm.
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