Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rochester, Michigan
- Price $6.80 - $38.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in beautiful Rochester, Oakland! This exciting community event not only offers a thrilling race experience but also aims to combat food insecurity in our area. Participants can choose between the invigorating 5K run/walk or the more leisurely 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, both of which promise a day filled with fun and purpose. Don your favorite Halloween costume and help us "Scare Away Hunger" while enjoying a festive atmosphere!
With a registration fee of $40 for the 5K and just $15 for the Family Fun Run, runners will receive professional timing, a runner bib, an event T-shirt, a medal, and delicious finish line snacks. New this year, participants can enjoy a pancake breakfast after the race! Don’t forget to bring a can of food to support our local food pantry—every donation counts. So, mark your calendars and join us in Rochester for this fantastic event where every step you take helps nourish our community!
With a registration fee of $40 for the 5K and just $15 for the Family Fun Run, runners will receive professional timing, a runner bib, an event T-shirt, a medal, and delicious finish line snacks. New this year, participants can enjoy a pancake breakfast after the race! Don’t forget to bring a can of food to support our local food pantry—every donation counts. So, mark your calendars and join us in Rochester for this fantastic event where every step you take helps nourish our community!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Sunday, October 5, 2025! Help Neighborhood House "Scare Away Hunger" by participating in this one-of-a-kind fun run/walk! Scare Away Hunger is a unique, annual event that adds a creative twist to a traditional running event, while helping our community! Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes!* Proceeds from this event will help our neighbors with food insecurity and during times of hardship. Whether you are a casual walker or a running enthusiast, join us in helping in Neighborhood House envision a community of neighbors helping neighbors on the path of self-sustainability.
5K RUN/WALK | $40/RUNNER - YOU WILL RECEIVE
* professional timing
* runner bib,
* T-shirt,
* medal,
* finish line snacks
* NEW THIS YEAR - PANCAKE BREAKFAST
FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK | $15/PERSON - YOU WILL RECEIVE:
* Runner bib
* Participation award
* Finish line snacks
* NEW THIS YEAR - PANCAKE BREAKFAST
**Strollers welcome (will be staged in back of pack).
SPECTATOR PANCAKE BREAKFAST | $5/PERSON - YOU WILL RECEIVE:
* Pancake breakfast
Packet Pick-Up Times:
Thursday, October 2nd: 1PM-4PM
Friday, October 3rd: 5PM-7PM
PICK-UP LOCATION: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE MAIN OFFICE | 1720 SOUTH LIVERNOIS | ROCHESTER
OCTOBER 5TH - RACE DAY TIMES:
On-site Packet Pick Up 8:00-9:30
Family Fun Run starts 9:00 am
**Children's activities available after Family Fun Run**
5k Run/Walk starts 9:30 am
As you lace up for our 5K/family fun run, remember to bring a can of food with you on race day. Your donation will help stock the shelves of the Neighborhood House Food Pantry. One small can makes a big difference let's turn our steps into sustenance for those who need it most. Together, we can outrun hunger!
* Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes! Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials.
Costumes may not drag on the ground
**The race takes place rain or shine. Only severe weather and/or lightning will result in delay or cancelation**
5K RUN/WALK | $40/RUNNER - YOU WILL RECEIVE
* professional timing
* runner bib,
* T-shirt,
* medal,
* finish line snacks
* NEW THIS YEAR - PANCAKE BREAKFAST
FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK | $15/PERSON - YOU WILL RECEIVE:
* Runner bib
* Participation award
* Finish line snacks
* NEW THIS YEAR - PANCAKE BREAKFAST
**Strollers welcome (will be staged in back of pack).
SPECTATOR PANCAKE BREAKFAST | $5/PERSON - YOU WILL RECEIVE:
* Pancake breakfast
Packet Pick-Up Times:
Thursday, October 2nd: 1PM-4PM
Friday, October 3rd: 5PM-7PM
PICK-UP LOCATION: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE MAIN OFFICE | 1720 SOUTH LIVERNOIS | ROCHESTER
OCTOBER 5TH - RACE DAY TIMES:
On-site Packet Pick Up 8:00-9:30
Family Fun Run starts 9:00 am
**Children's activities available after Family Fun Run**
5k Run/Walk starts 9:30 am
As you lace up for our 5K/family fun run, remember to bring a can of food with you on race day. Your donation will help stock the shelves of the Neighborhood House Food Pantry. One small can makes a big difference let's turn our steps into sustenance for those who need it most. Together, we can outrun hunger!
* Participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes! Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials.
Costumes may not drag on the ground
**The race takes place rain or shine. Only severe weather and/or lightning will result in delay or cancelation**
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.60
Important Information: Packet Pick-Up Times: Thursday, October 2nd: 1PM-4PM Friday, October 3rd: 5PM-7PM Pick-Up Location: Neighborhood House Main Office | 1720 South Livernois | Rochester October 5th - Race Day Times: On-site Packet Pick Up 8:00-9:30 Family Fun Run starts 9:00 am **Children's activities available after Family Fun Run** 5k Run/Walk starts 9:30 am Pancake breakfast following Family Fun Run and 5k Run/Walk -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.10 Fee
Sun 5th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$12.10
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Spectator Pancake Breakfast
Incl. $1.80 Fee
Sun 5th October 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$6.80
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