Run for the Hungry

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CST
  • Location Madisonville, Kentucky
  • Price $11.60 - $27.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting Thanksgiving morning at the Run for the Hungry event on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, in beautiful Mahr Park, Madisonville, Hopkins! This family-friendly gathering features a 5K run/walk kicking off at 8:15 AM, alongside a delightful Kids' 1/4 Mile Fun Run starting at 8 AM. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join, and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome too!

As you lace up your running shoes to support the Christian Food Bank of Hopkins County, you can enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with community spirit and camaraderie. With awards for top finishers in various categories, including the first male and female overall, there's plenty of excitement at stake. Plus, volunteers are needed to help make this event a success, so gather your friends and family to create a new Thanksgiving tradition while giving back to those in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run, walk, and make a difference!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US AT BEAUTIFUL MAHR PARK, MADISONVILLE, FOR A 5K RUN/WALK AND KIDS 1/4 MILE FUN RUN ON THANKSGIVING MORNING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH, 2025 AND RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR THE CHRISTIAN FOOD BANK OF HOPKINS COUNTY.

KIDS RUN STARTS AT 8AM, 5K RUN/WALK STARTS AT 8:15AM

STROLLERS AND WELL-BEHAVED LEASHED DOGS ARE WELCOME. WE ASK THAT YOU START BEHIND THE RUNNERS. (PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG!)

WHILE THERE IS NO OFFICIAL CUT-OFF TIME FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BEGIN DISMANTLING THE COURSE AT 9:45 AM TO ALLOW OUR VOLUNTEERS TO RETURN HOME AND CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU NEED TO END YOUR RUN OR WALK EARLYFEEL FREE TO FINISH AT YOUR OWN PACE!

AWARD CEREMONY WILL BE HELD AT 9:15 AM.

_PRIZES WILL BE AWARD TO:_

_FIRST MALE/FEMALE OVERALL 5K, FIRST MALE/FEMALE OVER-40 5K, FIRST MALE/FEMALE UNDER-18 5K,FIRST DOG 5K _

_FIRST MALE/FEMALE 6 AND UNDER - KIDS RUN, FIRST MALE/FEMALE 7-9YRS - KIDS RUN, FIRST MALE/FEMALE 10-12YRS- KIDS RUN, _

In the event that an overall winner also wins their age group, they will not receive two prizes, the next runner to finish in that category will receive the prize.

In order to give as much money as possible to the food bank, we are choosing to pass the processing fees on to our participants. ($2.20 per 5k runner.) The more people you sign up at one time, the lower the overall processing fees, so get the whole family out and start a new Thanksgiving tradition!

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL XC AND TRACK TEAMS CAN RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT - COACHES PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]

WOULD YOUR BUSINESS LIKE TO SPONSOR THE RUN FOR THE HUNGRY? PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR SPONSORSHIP DETAILS.

WOULD YOUR BUSINESS/GROUP LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AND HELP US MAKE THIS A FUN AND WELL ORGANIZED EVENT? WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR PACKET PICK-UP ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH FROM 11:30AM - 3:30PM. ON RACE DAY WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH SET-UP (6:30AM-8:00AM), TEAR DOWN (9:45AM-10:30AM), PACKET PICK-UP, ROAD CROSSING (ADULTS ONLY) TO KEEP RUNNERS SAFE AS THEY CROSS THE ROADS DURING THE RACE. GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE WILL BE ENTITLED TO SOME SPONSOR BENEFITS, SUCH AS THEIR GROUP OR BUSINESS NAME ON RACE T-SHIRTS. VOLUNTEERS MUST BE OVER 18 UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES.

Races

  • 5k 18+

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM CST)

    $27.50

    OPENS 07 JUL
  • 5k Under 18

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:15AM CST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 07 JUL
  • Kids (12 and Under) 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM CST)

    $11.60

    OPENS 07 JUL
  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $27.50

    OPENS 07 JUL

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465 Mahr Park Drive, Madisonville, 42431, KY, United States

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