Outrunning Hunger 5k

Saturday, August 31, 2024 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Goshen, Indiana

$30.00 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the Outrunning Hunger 5k on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in beautiful Goshen, Elkhart! This exciting event not only promises a fun-filled day of running or walking but also supports The Window, a vital community service that assists individuals with limited income in the Goshen area. As you navigate the scenic course starting and finishing at Shanklin Park, you'll experience the tranquility of the Millrace and the charm of Shoup-Parsons Woods. The route features a flat, crushed gravel path lined with trees and a picturesque canal, providing a perfect backdrop for participants of all ages.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to take part in this meaningful event. Strollers are permitted, though we kindly ask those with strollers to start at the back for everyone's safety. Don't miss your chance to earn a finisher's shirt—guaranteed for those who register by August 1, 2024! With prizes awarded to the top three finishers in ten different age groups, the Outrunning Hunger 5k is an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself while making a positive impact in the community. Sign up now and help us outrun hunger together!

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Outrunning Hunger 5k

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Outrunning Hunger 5k is back again this year. We are raising money for The Window of Goshen and having lots of fun while doing it. This course is fast and flat and absolutely beautiful as it follows the Millrace in Goshen. Our race is being timed by Watts My Time. There will be an open start from 8am-8:10am. Prizes will be given to top 3 male and female finishers, in 9 different age groups Keep an eye on our Facebook event page for more information and details: follow The Window's page. You are welcome to walk or run the race. Please stay to the right side of the path to allow others to pass.

8:00 AM EDT

$30.00

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Organiser's description

Outrunning Hunger 5k supports the efforts of The Window in Goshen. The Window has many services that meet the basic needs of people with a limited income in the Goshen community. The Window has a food pantry, a clothing closet, a post office, offers showers, faxing, copying,senior boxes, serves coffee & doughnuts in the morning and a hot nutritious lunch M-F, The Window also is the home of Meals on Wheels of Goshen.

This race begins and ends in Shanklin Park; running/walking along the Millrace, and looping through Shoup-Parsons Woods before coming back to Shanklin via the Millrace. The majority of the route is on a crushed gravel path that is relatively flat. The path is lined with trees on one side and a canal on the other. You will see the Goshen Dam and run through wooded areas as you make your turn.

You are free to run or walk this race. We are allowing jogging strollers, but ask that those with strollers start in the back since the path is so narrow.

SHIRTS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED TO RUNNERS REGISTERING 8.1.2024 OR BEFORE.

Prizes will be given to the top 3 finishers, male and female in 10 different age groups.

The race will be timed by Watts My Time. THE RACE WILL BE AN OPEN START