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
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 41st Annual Run 2 End Hunger on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Utica, Oneida! This beloved Thanksgiving tradition invites participants to run or walk a scenic 5K or 2-mile route, all while supporting local nonprofit food pantries. With 100% of proceeds going to those in need, this family-friendly event is a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season.
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, along with a minimum donation of three nonperishable food items per person. The fun run starts promptly at 9:00 AM, so gather your loved ones, including dogs, and come together to make a positive impact in the community. Let’s run, walk, and give back this Thanksgiving!
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, along with a minimum donation of three nonperishable food items per person. The fun run starts promptly at 9:00 AM, so gather your loved ones, including dogs, and come together to make a positive impact in the community. Let’s run, walk, and give back this Thanksgiving!
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 off 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]
The Run2End Hunger is a fun run to kick off 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
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Run 2 End Hunger Individual
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$11.60
CLOSEDPlease 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
CLOSEDPlease 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
CLOSEDPlease 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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