The Hunger Run

  • Date Sat 23rd May 2026 - Sun 31st May 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Columbus, Ohio
  • Price $33.60
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 7th Annual Hunger Run on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Wolfe Park in Columbus, Franklin! This exciting event features a 5K race and a 1-mile option, making it perfect for participants of all fitness levels who want to make a difference in the fight against hunger. The Hunger Run supports Neighborhood Services Inc. (NSI), a vital local food pantry dedicated to addressing food insecurity in central Ohio. With 13.5% of Franklin County residents facing food insecurity, your participation is crucial to help raise awareness and funds for those in need.

This year, NSI celebrates 60 years of service, having provided over 1.1 million meals to individuals in 2024 alone! By joining the Hunger Run, you're not just running or walking; you're helping to feed families in the community. Sign up now to take part in this rewarding experience, whether in person or virtually, and enjoy special pricing for those aged 23 and younger. Let's come together to chase hunger out of Columbus!

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.

THIS YEAR, NSI CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CENTRAL OHIO COMMUNITY! In 2024, NSI served 1,174,831 meals to 82,306 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 April. 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 February 23
* $50 starting on March 23
* $55 starting on May 2

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk - In-PERSON

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $33.60

  • 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    $33.60

  • 1 Mile Run/Walk - In-PERSON

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $33.60

  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    $33.60

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Location

105 Park Dr, Wolfe Park, Columbus, 43209, OH, United States

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