Outrun Hunger 5K race - and 1-mile fun walk
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Springfield, Massachusetts
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Forest Park in Springfield, Hampden, for the Outrun Hunger 5K race and 1-mile fun walk! This inspiring event, hosted by Rachel's Table of Western Massachusetts, aims to combat food insecurity in the region by raising funds to support vital feeding programs. Participants can choose to run or walk, with the 5K offering a competitive edge and the fun walk providing a relaxed atmosphere – costumes are encouraged for extra flair!
Your participation not only helps to fill the bowls of those in need but also contributes to the impactful work of Rachel's Table, which donates over 925,000 pounds of food annually and runs initiatives like the Growing Gardens program. Whether you join in person or virtually, you can make a significant difference in your community. Don’t forget to invite friends and family to form teams and consider peer-to-peer fundraising to amplify your impact. Bring non-perishable food items to donate, and let’s nourish Western Massachusetts together – one delivery, one glean, one garden at a time!
Your participation not only helps to fill the bowls of those in need but also contributes to the impactful work of Rachel's Table, which donates over 925,000 pounds of food annually and runs initiatives like the Growing Gardens program. Whether you join in person or virtually, you can make a significant difference in your community. Don’t forget to invite friends and family to form teams and consider peer-to-peer fundraising to amplify your impact. Bring non-perishable food items to donate, and let’s nourish Western Massachusetts together – one delivery, one glean, one garden at a time!
Organiser's Description
Join Rachels Table of Western Massachusetts to OUTRUN HUNGER! This years 5K race and 1-mile fun walk helps us to race to fill the bowls of those in need! Funds go directly to programs that feed people in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties. Those programs include 925,000+ pounds of food annually donated and delivered, purchased and gleaned, and our Growing Gardens program, where we mentor and support those most directly impacted by food insecurity to grow their own culturally meaningful and desired food!!! Our goal: Nourish Western MA - one delivery, one glean, one garden at a time.
Your participation in this race or walk, in person in Forest Park (PARKING IN THE PARK ITSELF is $3, volunteers will be reimbursed) or virtually, makes the difference, truly, whether our neighbors are fed or not. Please run or walk, invite your friends, create a team, enjoy the day.
You can also REALLY help us by peer-to-peer fundraising - asking friends and family, near and far, to support your race or walk. Help us raise funds beyond your registration by donating to RTWM! THE LINK TO CREATE YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE IS ON THE TOP OF THIS PAGE CALLED BECOME A FUNDRAISER OR YOU WILL HAVE AN OPTION TO BECOME A FUNDRAISER WHEN YOU REGISTER. IF YOU REGISTER TO RUN OR WALK AND RAISE $100 OR ABOVE AS PART OF YOUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, YOU WILL BE REFUNDED $25! SEE DETAILS BELOW.
Fun walk - special props if you come in a costume!
Please visit our website to see our impact: feedwma.org/our-impact/ [https://feedwma.org/our-impact/]
PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. After the event, all food will be donated to one or more of Rachels Table's 65+ agencies feeding those who are food-insecure in our Western MA community.
Your participation in this race or walk, in person in Forest Park (PARKING IN THE PARK ITSELF is $3, volunteers will be reimbursed) or virtually, makes the difference, truly, whether our neighbors are fed or not. Please run or walk, invite your friends, create a team, enjoy the day.
You can also REALLY help us by peer-to-peer fundraising - asking friends and family, near and far, to support your race or walk. Help us raise funds beyond your registration by donating to RTWM! THE LINK TO CREATE YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE IS ON THE TOP OF THIS PAGE CALLED BECOME A FUNDRAISER OR YOU WILL HAVE AN OPTION TO BECOME A FUNDRAISER WHEN YOU REGISTER. IF YOU REGISTER TO RUN OR WALK AND RAISE $100 OR ABOVE AS PART OF YOUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, YOU WILL BE REFUNDED $25! SEE DETAILS BELOW.
Fun walk - special props if you come in a costume!
Please visit our website to see our impact: feedwma.org/our-impact/ [https://feedwma.org/our-impact/]
PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD. After the event, all food will be donated to one or more of Rachels Table's 65+ agencies feeding those who are food-insecure in our Western MA community.
Races
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Outrun Hunger 5k Race - Rachel's Table
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 15 DEC -
1-Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 15 DEC -
5k Virtual Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
OPENS 15 DECYou can submit your time from May 1 - May 19. -
PJ Library Story Walk at Outrun Hunger
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 15 DECThis event is for children 0-8 and their families only. Join PJ library as you walk through the story "Mitzvah Pizza" and learn about food insecurity and mitzvahs (justice). This event is for families with children 0-8 ONLY and is not part of the "race". Just $20 includes an interactive story walk for the whole family and ONE discounted ticket to the Forest Park Zoo on 5/19/24.
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