Run 2 End Hunger (Utica Roadrunners Thanksgiving Fun Run)

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Utica, New York
  • Price Free - $27.50
  • Races 3 races

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Event summary

Join the spirit of giving this Thanksgiving at the 41st Annual Run 2 End Hunger on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Utica, Oneida! This beloved community event invites participants to run or walk either a 5K or a 2-mile course, all while supporting local nonprofit food pantries. With 100% of proceeds going to those in need, this event is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends.

Registration opens at the Utica Recreation Center from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, where participants can sign up for just $10 per person or $25 for families of three or more, plus a minimum donation of three non-perishable food items per participant. The fun run begins promptly at 9:00 AM, making it the perfect start to your Thanksgiving Day celebrations. Bring your family, friends, and even your furry companions as you enjoy the beautiful paved pathways through Valley View and The Eagle. Let’s come together to make a difference and start Thanksgiving with gratitude and joy!

Organiser's Description

Continue the tradition IN-PERSON! Run -_or-_ Walk a 5k or 2 miles! Each Thanksgiving Day the Utica Roadrunners host their annual Run 2 End Hunger with 100% of all the proceeds benefiting local nonprofit food pantries. This event has been running for 40 consecutive years on Thanksgiving morning! The run follows the Utica Roadrunners' Wednesday night 5K and 2 mile Development Run courses through Valley View and The Eagle paved pathways.

The Run2End Hunger is a fun run to kick of Thanksgiving! This run does not have race bibs, packet pickup, official timing, or finisher prizes. Our goal is to raise funds and non-perishable food items for local community organizations and start Thanksgiving together with a fun run!

The 41ST ANNUAL RUN 2 END HUNGER will be held on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025. Registration is just $10 per person or $25 per family (3 or more participants) plus a minimum of 3 nonperishable items per person. Registration for this family-friendly (dogs included) run/walk will take place within RunSignup -_or-_ IN-PERSON on Thanksgiving Day at the Utica Recreation Center, located at 220 Memorial Parkway, starting at 7:30am until 8:30am. IF REGISTERING A FAMILY, PLEASE SELECT THE FAMILY OPTION ONE TIME. THEN USE THE FAMILY (ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS) TO REGISTER ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS.

THE 5K RUN AND 2 MILE WALK WILL START PROMPTLY AT 9:00AM. For those bringing children under the age of 18, a waiver form will need to be filled out during in-person registration.

All food donations (minimum of 3 nonperishable items per person) can be dropped off prior upon entering the Utica Recreation Center that morning. We'd like to give a special thanks for the support of the Greater Utica Sunrise Rotary Club [https://www.facebook.com/GreaterUticaSunrise/], for their time collecting food on Thanksgiving morning.

DAY OF IN-PERSON REGISTRATION:

* When: Thursday, November 27th, 7:30am-8:30am
* Where: Utica Recreation Center, 220 Memorial Parkway, Utica (inside gymnasium)

Interested in volunteering? We would LOVE your help! Please contact Rebecca at [email protected]

Races

  • Run 2 End Hunger Individual

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $11.60

    Please select this option to register an individual for the Run 2 End Hunger
  • Run 2 End Hunger Family

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $27.50

    Please select this option 1 time to register the entire family for Run 2 End Hunger. Then select Run 2 End Hunger Family (Additional Participants) to register additional family members.
  • Run 2 End Hunger Family (Additional Participants)

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    Please select this option to register additional participants under the family registration. You must first add 1 "Run 2 End Hunger Family" and then select this option to register additional family members.

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220 Memorial Parkway, Utica, 13501, NY, United States

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