Outrun Hunger
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Location Commerce, Michigan
- Price $47.64 - $56.12
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the community for the 14th Annual Outrun Hunger charity event on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Commerce Township, Oakland. This exciting event features both a 5K run and a 1 Mile walk, encouraging participants of all ages to come together for a great cause—feeding local families in need during the holiday season. With 100% of contributions going directly to two food pantries, Hospitality House Food Pantry of Commerce and Open Door Outreach Center of Waterford, your participation truly makes a difference.
When you register, enjoy fantastic giveaways, including a Winter Knit Beanie and a $10 Kroger Gift Card, plus all participants will receive a Finisher Medal. Gather your friends, family, or organization to create a team for the 1 Mile event, with opportunities to win gift cards and prizes for the largest and fastest teams. Fundraising is also encouraged, with exciting rewards for top individuals and teams. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness with philanthropy—together, let’s outrun hunger!
When you register, enjoy fantastic giveaways, including a Winter Knit Beanie and a $10 Kroger Gift Card, plus all participants will receive a Finisher Medal. Gather your friends, family, or organization to create a team for the 1 Mile event, with opportunities to win gift cards and prizes for the largest and fastest teams. Fundraising is also encouraged, with exciting rewards for top individuals and teams. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that combines fitness with philanthropy—together, let’s outrun hunger!
Organiser's Description
TOGETHER WE'RE FEEDING THE HUNGRY
JOIN US "IN PERSON" FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL OUTRUN HUNGER CHARITY EVENT!
Outrun Hunger is a 5K and 1 Mile charity event partnering with two food pantries, Hospitality House Food Pantry of Commerce and Open Door Outreach Center of Waterford, to help feed Lakes Region families during the holiday season.
Best of all, 100% of the contributions, (excluding online transaction fees), goes back to our community for those in need. Outrun Hunger is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization.
PARTICIPANT GIVEAWAY Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan with Winter Knit Beanie support from INKPRESSIONS.
*Register by Sunday, October 20th, and receive a free Winter Knit Beanie of your choice
*Register by Sunday, November 3rd, and receive a free $10 Kroger Gift Card
All participants receive a Finisher Medal after the race
Entry fee for participants 12 and under is $25 any time when registering (discount will show up in cart at checkout)
5K TEAM GIVEWAY: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan
Attention all Organizations, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team (5 or more to qualify) to run/walk the 1 Mile. All team members must be registered for the 1 Mile only. Choose "Team" when registering. Teams must be pre-registered (no walk-ins). School teams do not qualify due to NHSA regulations.
3 ways to win a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member, (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10). A team can only win once.
1) Largest team of participants
2) Fastest team to cross the finish line
3) Remaining, qualifying teams will be entered into a drawing
1 MILE TEAM GIVEAWAY: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan
Attention all Organizations, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team (5 or more to qualify) to run/walk the 1 Mile. All team members must be registered for the 1 Mile only. Choose "Team" when registering. Teams must be pre-registered (no walk-ins). School teams do not qualify due to NHSA regulations.
Win a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member, (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10).
1) All teams of 5 or more will be entered into a drawing to win
FUNDRAISER GIVEAWAY: Top "Individual" and "Team" Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan
Individuals and Teams have the opportunity to help us reach our goal of $33,000 this year. 100% of your fundraising goes back to our community to help families in need of food during the holidays. Top "Individual" (minimum of $250 of fundraising to qualify) will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Top "Team" (minimum of $500 of fundraising to qualify) will receive a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10). All fundraisers "Individual" and "Team" must be registered for the 5K or 1 Mile.
Please note: Giveaways are announced after the race. Must be present to receive.
AWARDS: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan
5K:
1st place OVERALL" by age group awards for both Male/Female: $75 Amazon gift card:
-Overall Male/Female (any age)
-Masters Male/Female (40+)
-Grand Masters Male/Female (50+)
-Senior Grand Masters (60+)
-Veteran Masters (70+) NEW this year!
5K:
1st place by AGE GROUP for both Male/Female: $50 Amazon gift card:
5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89
(kids 12 and under must be running/walking themselves, strollers do not qualify)
1 MILE:
1st place by AGE GROUP for both Male/Female: $25 Amazon gift card:
5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 NEW last year!
(kids 12 and under must be running/walking themselves, strollers do not qualify)
PLEASE NOTE: Awards are announced after the race. Must be present to receive.
IF FIRST PLACE ISN'T FOR YOU, STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE FOR A FREE RAFFLE DRAWING.
The race will be professionally chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Please visit our website for full information on this event and race day instructions: WWW.OUTRUNHUNGER.ORG [http://www.outrunhunger.org]
JOIN US "IN PERSON" FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL OUTRUN HUNGER CHARITY EVENT!
Outrun Hunger is a 5K and 1 Mile charity event partnering with two food pantries, Hospitality House Food Pantry of Commerce and Open Door Outreach Center of Waterford, to help feed Lakes Region families during the holiday season.
Best of all, 100% of the contributions, (excluding online transaction fees), goes back to our community for those in need. Outrun Hunger is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization.
PARTICIPANT GIVEAWAY Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan with Winter Knit Beanie support from INKPRESSIONS.
*Register by Sunday, October 20th, and receive a free Winter Knit Beanie of your choice
*Register by Sunday, November 3rd, and receive a free $10 Kroger Gift Card
All participants receive a Finisher Medal after the race
Entry fee for participants 12 and under is $25 any time when registering (discount will show up in cart at checkout)
5K TEAM GIVEWAY: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan
Attention all Organizations, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team (5 or more to qualify) to run/walk the 1 Mile. All team members must be registered for the 1 Mile only. Choose "Team" when registering. Teams must be pre-registered (no walk-ins). School teams do not qualify due to NHSA regulations.
3 ways to win a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member, (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10). A team can only win once.
1) Largest team of participants
2) Fastest team to cross the finish line
3) Remaining, qualifying teams will be entered into a drawing
1 MILE TEAM GIVEAWAY: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan
Attention all Organizations, Church's, Friends and Families! Bring together a team (5 or more to qualify) to run/walk the 1 Mile. All team members must be registered for the 1 Mile only. Choose "Team" when registering. Teams must be pre-registered (no walk-ins). School teams do not qualify due to NHSA regulations.
Win a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member, (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10).
1) All teams of 5 or more will be entered into a drawing to win
FUNDRAISER GIVEAWAY: Top "Individual" and "Team" Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan
Individuals and Teams have the opportunity to help us reach our goal of $33,000 this year. 100% of your fundraising goes back to our community to help families in need of food during the holidays. Top "Individual" (minimum of $250 of fundraising to qualify) will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Top "Team" (minimum of $500 of fundraising to qualify) will receive a $10 Kroger gift card for each team member (maximum number of gift cards given to a team is 10). All fundraisers "Individual" and "Team" must be registered for the 5K or 1 Mile.
Please note: Giveaways are announced after the race. Must be present to receive.
AWARDS: Sponsored by The Kroger Co. of Michigan
5K:
1st place OVERALL" by age group awards for both Male/Female: $75 Amazon gift card:
-Overall Male/Female (any age)
-Masters Male/Female (40+)
-Grand Masters Male/Female (50+)
-Senior Grand Masters (60+)
-Veteran Masters (70+) NEW this year!
5K:
1st place by AGE GROUP for both Male/Female: $50 Amazon gift card:
5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89
(kids 12 and under must be running/walking themselves, strollers do not qualify)
1 MILE:
1st place by AGE GROUP for both Male/Female: $25 Amazon gift card:
5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 NEW last year!
(kids 12 and under must be running/walking themselves, strollers do not qualify)
PLEASE NOTE: Awards are announced after the race. Must be present to receive.
IF FIRST PLACE ISN'T FOR YOU, STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE FOR A FREE RAFFLE DRAWING.
The race will be professionally chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Please visit our website for full information on this event and race day instructions: WWW.OUTRUNHUNGER.ORG [http://www.outrunhunger.org]
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