Metuchen Milers Community Give Back Walk / Run
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Past event
7:00 AM EDT
Metuchen, New Jersey
Free · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Metuchen Milers Community Give Back Walk/Run on Saturday, April 27th, 2024! This uplifting charity event will kick off at 7:00 AM along the scenic Greenway in Metuchen, Middlesex. Participants can choose to walk or run a distance of 13 miles, or simply do what they can to support a fantastic cause—helping the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen Food Pantry.
Admission to this heartwarming event requires a donation of food items, with a goal of collecting 1,000 items to help those in need. You can bring your donations on the day of the event, or drop them off in advance at designated locations around town. Join the community in making a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fellowship. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your participation and generosity will make a meaningful impact!
Admission to this heartwarming event requires a donation of food items, with a goal of collecting 1,000 items to help those in need. You can bring your donations on the day of the event, or drop them off in advance at designated locations around town. Join the community in making a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fellowship. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your participation and generosity will make a meaningful impact!
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Metuchen Milers Community Give Back Walk / Run
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Organiser's description
Join Metuchen Milers Running Club for our special charity walk/run for 13 miles, "Community Give Back Walk / Run" on Saturday, April 27th, 7:00AM on the Greenway to benefit the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen Food Pantry. Cost of admission is donating food for the food pantry (see list of acceptable food items below). You can bring the food on the day of the event. We will have food collection bins at the start of the race. Our goal is to collect 1,000 food items. This is a "do what you can" event. Complete as many miles as possible. The important thing is supporting the community and those in need of food. If you can't join us, we have bins for food drop off at Runner's High (454 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ) and Beans & Bread (660 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen, NJ) during their normal business hours from Sunday, April 21st until Saturday, April 27th. You can also drop off food donations the day of the walk/run starting at 7am at the Greenway. Questions? Contact [email protected].
Types of Acceptable Food Items for Donation: Canned Vegetables / Canned Soup / Canned meat (spam, chicken, tuna) / Spaghettios / Canned or bagged beans / Chips, cookies, snacks / Tomato Sauce / canned tomatoes / Ramen noodles / Pasta / Mac N Cheese / Ground Coffee / Rice, Instant potatoes, stuffing mix / Cereal / Shelf stable mil / Peanut butter and jelly / Canned fruits / Bottled water / Pancake mix / syrup
Types of Acceptable Food Items for Donation: Canned Vegetables / Canned Soup / Canned meat (spam, chicken, tuna) / Spaghettios / Canned or bagged beans / Chips, cookies, snacks / Tomato Sauce / canned tomatoes / Ramen noodles / Pasta / Mac N Cheese / Ground Coffee / Rice, Instant potatoes, stuffing mix / Cereal / Shelf stable mil / Peanut butter and jelly / Canned fruits / Bottled water / Pancake mix / syrup
Location
Middlesex Greenway (Rt. 27 / Middlesex Avenue Entrance), Metuchen, 08840, NJ, United States
Metuchen Milers Community Give Back Walk / Run
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