5K Run/Walk
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5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
See you at 14th annual Fight Hunger 5K I 10K I 1-Mile run/walk, taking place at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on May 1, 2027! Participants and spectators can expect a morning filled with delicious food, fitness, fun, and entertainment for the whole family. This memorable event unites nearly 1,700 individuals, spanning all ages and backgrounds, in a shared mission to support our Northern Illinois neighbors and cultivate vibrant, flourishing communities.
SPONSOR THE EVENT
Sponsoring is a meaningful way to engage employees, increase exposure for your business, and connect with the community while helping provide nutritious food to neighbors across Northern Illinois. Your support turns every step into hope for families facing hunger.
TEAM BUILDING
Fight Hunger is an exciting experience for any group, combining wellness and philanthropy into one fun-filled event!
FUN FOR THE FAMILY
You're never too young (or too old) to fight hunger! Courses are stroller-friendly, and welcome participants to enjoy at any pace you choose. Be sure to stay for the post-race festival + Kids Zone!
See You At the Start Line!
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Participants will receive a Fight Hunger T-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal, while supplies last.
Race day registration is $50 at the Packet Pick-Up / Registration Tables until 8:30 am.
Yes! You may pick up packets for other participants. If you’re picking up packets for more than five people, please email tking@northernilfoodbank.org in advance with their names and your estimated pick-up time so we can have the packets ready for you.
Parking is free for Fight Hunger participants. Enter Cantigny Park from Winfield Road and follow signs to the South parking lots. Please allow at least 30 minutes to get from the parking lot to the start line. Participants are welcome to stay after the race to enjoy the Cantigny Park grounds.
Participants who raise $1,000 or more will receive a VIP parking pass by email.
We won’t have a gear check at this race, so please leave bags and other personal items in your car. Bring only what you need for the course, and you’ll be ready to head straight to the start line!
Water stations will be available near the halfway point and at the finish line. If you have a reusable cup from a previous race, we encourage you to bring it.
Volunteer course marshals will be along the route to guide you and cheer you on!
While we love our four-legged family members, pets are NOT allowed on the Cantigny grounds during the Fight Hunger event.
10K Time Limit: Participants competing in the 10K must complete the course within 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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