Supported Group Run for Hunger Relief in Essex County
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Past event
7:00 AM EDT
Montclair, New Jersey
$11.60 · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for an exciting and impactful Supported Group Run for Hunger Relief in Essex County on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in beautiful Montclair, Essex. This uplifting event invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate in a supportive atmosphere while contributing to a great cause. Choose from two scenic routes: a 5K or a 10K, taking you through Edgemont and Anderson Parks, complete with aid stations stocked with water and Gatorade to keep you refreshed along the way.
Registration is just $10, and all proceeds will go directly to the MEND Hunger Relief Network, which supports over 20 local food pantries. Plus, every participant will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Fleet Feet Montclair! If you sign up by July 7 and make a $20 donation, you'll also receive a special event shirt as a token of appreciation. Whether you're training for a marathon or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this event promises a fantastic morning filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and the joy of giving back. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling run!
Registration is just $10, and all proceeds will go directly to the MEND Hunger Relief Network, which supports over 20 local food pantries. Plus, every participant will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Fleet Feet Montclair! If you sign up by July 7 and make a $20 donation, you'll also receive a special event shirt as a token of appreciation. Whether you're training for a marathon or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this event promises a fantastic morning filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and the joy of giving back. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling run!
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Supported Group Run for Hunger Relief in Essex County
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Snazzy Bright Green Tech-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 AM EDT
$11.60
Organiser's description
Join us for a supported group run at Fleet Feet Montclair https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/montclair on Sunday, July 9, to help fight hunger in Essex County. Runners and walkers are encouraged to attend and cover any distance. Sign up now for just $10 or you can make a donation if you are unable to participate. All registrants will be entered in a raffle for a $50 gift card to Fleet Feet Montclair. An event shirt is available if you sign up by July 7 to thank participants who make an additional $20 donation (to be distributed at the run, or by special arrangements). Jason Lakritz, PT, DPT, and his awesome team from Profunctional Running http://www.profunctionalrunning.com will also be on hand to help with your post-run rehab!
ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE FUND CREATED FOR THE 10 DAYS OF 10KS https://mendnj.org/10-days-of-10ks CHALLENGE BEING HELD BETWEEN JULY 7 AND 16 BY THE MEND HUNGER RELIEF NETWORK https://mendnj.org. MEND FOCUSES ON PROVIDING FRESH AND HEALTHY FOOD BY SUPPORTING A NETWORK OF OVER 20 FOOD PANTRIES LOCATED IN BLOOMFIELD, EAST ORANGE, IRVINGTON, MAPLEWOOD, MONTCLAIR, NEWARK, ORANGE, SOUTH ORANGE, AND WEST ORANGE.
There will be two supported routes (5K and 10K) taking you from Fleet Feet Montclair https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/montclair to Edgemont and Anderson Parks where there will be aid stations set up with water and Gatorade. You can run the routes multiple times if you want to do a longer run or make up your own route. There will also be an aid station at Fleet Feet and refreshments will be available there after the run. We plan to keep the aid stations open until 10:00 am or until everyone has finished.
Take advantage of this opportunity to complete a training run without having to worry about your hydration needs and with the support of some fellow runners while helping raise money for a very worthwhile cause. The event is being organized by the Essex Running Club https://www.essexrunning.com but is open to anyone whether you're a walker or a runner looking for an easy / fun workout, in training for a fall marathon or somewhere in between.
ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE FUND CREATED FOR THE 10 DAYS OF 10KS https://mendnj.org/10-days-of-10ks CHALLENGE BEING HELD BETWEEN JULY 7 AND 16 BY THE MEND HUNGER RELIEF NETWORK https://mendnj.org. MEND FOCUSES ON PROVIDING FRESH AND HEALTHY FOOD BY SUPPORTING A NETWORK OF OVER 20 FOOD PANTRIES LOCATED IN BLOOMFIELD, EAST ORANGE, IRVINGTON, MAPLEWOOD, MONTCLAIR, NEWARK, ORANGE, SOUTH ORANGE, AND WEST ORANGE.
There will be two supported routes (5K and 10K) taking you from Fleet Feet Montclair https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/montclair to Edgemont and Anderson Parks where there will be aid stations set up with water and Gatorade. You can run the routes multiple times if you want to do a longer run or make up your own route. There will also be an aid station at Fleet Feet and refreshments will be available there after the run. We plan to keep the aid stations open until 10:00 am or until everyone has finished.
Take advantage of this opportunity to complete a training run without having to worry about your hydration needs and with the support of some fellow runners while helping raise money for a very worthwhile cause. The event is being organized by the Essex Running Club https://www.essexrunning.com but is open to anyone whether you're a walker or a runner looking for an easy / fun workout, in training for a fall marathon or somewhere in between.
Location
Fleet Feet Montclair, 603 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, 07042, NJ, United States
Supported Group Run for Hunger Relief in Essex County
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