Run to Feed the Hungry 2022: How to register for Thanksgiving Day event in Sacramento
Run to Feed the Hungry, which has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition in Sacramento, is back for an in-person event this year, though people can still participate virtually as well.
Run to Feed the Hungry is the biggest fundraiser for Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. Organizers say it’s the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country. The Nov. 24 event can be either a 5K or 10K run or walk.
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The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services says on the event's website that it is on pace to distribute 35 million pounds of food this year, up 25% pre-pandemic, to nearly 220,000 people through its network of 120 partner agencies.
Here is what else you should know about this year’s event which KCRA 3 and My58 help to sponsor.
Where does Run to Feed the Hungry take place?
The event starts on J Street, west of the entrance of Sacramento State and runs a loop through the East Sacramento neighborhood. View the course map here.
People usually park at Sac State and in the surrounding neighborhood. Event organizers say there is free bike parking near registration. View the parking map here.
How to register? How much is Run to Feed the Hungry?
Registration from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31: $35 for adults, $20 for people 17 and under.
Registration from Nov. 1 to Nov. 17: $40 for adults, $22 for people 17 and under.
Registration from Nov. 18 to 23: $45 for adults and $25 for people 17 and under.
Race day registration on Nov. 24: $48 for adults and $28 for people 17 and under.
You can select your shirt size when you register.
How to form or join a team
A team could be a group of people that want to represent a school, family or another group. Benefits include a special technical shirt, access to the timed runner corral, a team area with coffee, water and snacks on race day and a professional team photo.
The deadline to form a team was Nov. 18.
For more information on teams, click here.
Where do I pick up my packet?
You’ll be able to pick up your race packet at Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5770 Carlson Drive, from Saturday, Nov. 19 to Wednesday, Nov. 23. Parking is available across the street at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. Click here to learn more.
Here are pick-up times:
- Nov. 19: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Nov. 20: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Nov. 21: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Nov. 22: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Nov. 23: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Nov. 24: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Are there race awards?
Yes; the top three finishes in each age group will get a medal and the top three overall men and women in the 5K and 10K will receive plaques and prize money.
Can I bring my pet?
Participants are asked to leave their pets at home.
What else should I know?
No bikes, skateboards or scooters are allowed. People using strollers are not allowed in the timed races but are encouraged to sign up for the untimed events.