The Hunger Run
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026 - Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Columbus, Ohio
- Price $44.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting and impactful event at The Hunger Run, taking place from Saturday, May 23, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026, in beautiful Columbus, Franklin! Join us at Wolfe Park for the 7th Annual Hunger Run 5K, where you can help chase hunger out of central Ohio while enjoying a fun-filled day with the community. In addition to the 5K, we've introduced a 1-mile option for those looking to participate at their own pace. This event supports Neighborhood Services Inc. (NSI), a vital local food pantry dedicated to battling food insecurity in the area.
With alarming statistics showing that 13.5% of Franklin County residents face food insecurity, your participation matters more than ever. Every step you take helps raise awareness and funds to provide essential services and meals to those in need. Last year, NSI served over 760,000 meals to individuals in the community, and together, we can do even more! Sign up today for this uplifting experience, with special pricing available for participants aged 23 and younger. Whether you join us in person or virtually, come out to run, walk, and make a difference this May! Don’t forget to
With alarming statistics showing that 13.5% of Franklin County residents face food insecurity, your participation matters more than ever. Every step you take helps raise awareness and funds to provide essential services and meals to those in need. Last year, NSI served over 760,000 meals to individuals in the community, and together, we can do even more! Sign up today for this uplifting experience, with special pricing available for participants aged 23 and younger. Whether you join us in person or virtually, come out to run, walk, and make a difference this May! Don’t forget to
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US ON SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026, AT OUR NEW LOCATION OF WOLFE PARK TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HUNGER RUN 5K AND HELP CHASE HUNGER OUT OF CENTRAL OHIO! WE'VE ALSO ADDED A 1-MILE EVENT OPTION FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HUNGER RUN BUT AREN'T READY FOR A 5K!
We are hosting the 7th Annual Hunger Run 5K in support of Neighborhood Services Inc. (NSI), a local food pantry and resource center located right here in Columbus, Ohio. Our goal is to spread awareness about hunger and food insecurity in central Ohio, bring the community together, and raise money for Neighborhood Services Inc.
Did you know that 13.5% of Franklin County residents are food insecure, nearly 1 in 5 Ohio children live in food-insecure households, and Ohio ranks #1 in food insecurity in the Midwest? These are just a few of the many reasons why Neighborhood Services Inc. is so important. NSI was started in 1965 through the workings of 12 different churches in the Columbus area and has been serving the University District and surrounding zip codes since its creation. NSI provides a variety of services to help support the community and reduce the effects of economic inequality and food insecurity in Columbus. Some of their initiatives include their food pantry, produce market, rent and utility assistance program, and special holiday programs.
In 2025, NSI served 760,089 meals to 50,393 individuals! This FUNdraiser has the ability to help feed even more well-deserving families and Columbus residents who are in need. We would love for you to join us in person (or virtually, if preferred) this May. Sign up today to walk or run, have some fun, and help race hunger out of Columbus!
SPECIAL PRICING FOR THOSE AGED 23 AND YOUNGER a $10 discount is automatically applied at checkout.
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA and share your training selfies! We're on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nsihungerrun] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nsihungerrun/]!
PRICING
* Starting at $30
* $40 starting on January 23
* $45 starting on May 2
We are hosting the 7th Annual Hunger Run 5K in support of Neighborhood Services Inc. (NSI), a local food pantry and resource center located right here in Columbus, Ohio. Our goal is to spread awareness about hunger and food insecurity in central Ohio, bring the community together, and raise money for Neighborhood Services Inc.
Did you know that 13.5% of Franklin County residents are food insecure, nearly 1 in 5 Ohio children live in food-insecure households, and Ohio ranks #1 in food insecurity in the Midwest? These are just a few of the many reasons why Neighborhood Services Inc. is so important. NSI was started in 1965 through the workings of 12 different churches in the Columbus area and has been serving the University District and surrounding zip codes since its creation. NSI provides a variety of services to help support the community and reduce the effects of economic inequality and food insecurity in Columbus. Some of their initiatives include their food pantry, produce market, rent and utility assistance program, and special holiday programs.
In 2025, NSI served 760,089 meals to 50,393 individuals! This FUNdraiser has the ability to help feed even more well-deserving families and Columbus residents who are in need. We would love for you to join us in person (or virtually, if preferred) this May. Sign up today to walk or run, have some fun, and help race hunger out of Columbus!
SPECIAL PRICING FOR THOSE AGED 23 AND YOUNGER a $10 discount is automatically applied at checkout.
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA and share your training selfies! We're on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nsihungerrun] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nsihungerrun/]!
PRICING
* Starting at $30
* $40 starting on January 23
* $45 starting on May 2
Races
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5K Run/Walk - In-PERSON
Incl. $4.20 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$44.20
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5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL
Incl. $4.20 Fee & Event T-Shirt
$44.20
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1 Mile Run/Walk - In-PERSON
Incl. $4.20 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$44.20
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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - VIRTUAL
Incl. $4.20 Fee & Event T-Shirt
$44.20
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